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role model

[rohl mod-l] / ˈroʊl ˌmɒd l /
NOUN
someone worth imitating
Synonyms
STRONGEST
example exemplar good example hero heroine idol mentor superstar
WEAK
epitome paragon shining example star very model

Example Sentences

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A former student says he ran middle distances, cross-country, and acted a role model for younger runners until he graduated in 2013.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

But Linda is the belligerent role model for everyone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Skipper Khandaker, from a southern constituency where Islamist lawmakers won the recent polls, knows the cost of serving as a role model.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

But, when asked for his own role model, Lammens looks to Germany.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Mott encouraged Stanton to trust her opinions and speak her mind, and Stanton found a role model in the uncompromising middle-aged activist.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling