models

NOUN

imitation, replica

Synonyms

STRONGEST

copy figure image painting photograph picture portrait

STRONG

cartoon clone copycat ditto dummy duplicate effigy engraving facsimile figurine illustration layout look-alike miniature mock-up paste-up pocket print relief representation ringer setup sketch statue statuette tracing

WEAK

dead ringer game plan knock-off spitting image visual

Antonyms

STRONG

being entity original

WEAK

photographer

NOUN

example, standard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

design ideal original pattern prototype symbol type

STRONG

apotheosis archetype criterion emblem embodiment epitome exemplar gauge hero lodestar mirror mold nonesuch nonpareil paradigm paragon quintessence saint touchstone

WEAK

beau ideal role model

Antonyms

STRONG

guess

WEAK

photographer

NOUN

person, thing that poses

Synonyms

STRONG

dummy manikin mannequin nude sitter subject

Antonyms

WEAK

photographer

NOUN

type, version

Synonyms

STRONGEST

configuration design form kind mode style variety

STRONG

mark

Antonyms

WEAK

photographer

VERB

form, shape

Synonyms

STRONGEST

create design

STRONG

base carve cast fashion mold pattern plan sculpt

Antonyms

WEAK

photograph

VERB

display, pose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

represent wear

STRONG

parade sit sport

WEAK

set example show off

Antonyms

WEAK

photograph

Example Sentences

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Even a modest number of confirmed discoveries could significantly improve models of stellar explosions and the behavior of matter under extreme conditions.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Cerebras’s large AI chips offer speed but are currently limited to smaller models, facing manufacturing and flexibility concerns.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

We aren’t just role models for our friends, roommates, or neighbors, either.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Last week, Stellantis announced plans to produce two models in Spain with Chinese automaker Leapmotor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“You remember what I said about those risk models of yours?”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis