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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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But Linda is the belligerent role model for everyone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He wants to be a role model, as Anthony Joshua at the London 2012 Olympics once was to him.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

Remembering this makes “Reality Check” a cautionary tale for those seeking a role model in someone who is never going to make room for anyone else in her VIP section.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

That little girl from the department store deserved a role model.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad