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model
adjective as in typical, ideal
Strong matches
classic, classical, copy, dummy, facsimile, imitation, perfect, representative, standard
Weak matches
archetypal, commendable, flawless, illustrative, paradigmatic, prototypical, quintessential, typical, very
noun as in imitation, replica
noun as in example, standard
Strong matches
apotheosis, archetype, criterion, emblem, embodiment, epitome, exemplar, gauge, hero, lodestar, mirror, mold, nonesuch, nonpareil, paradigm, paragon, quintessence, saint, touchstone
Weak matches
noun as in type, version
verb as in form, shape
Example Sentences
She wants to create pension "megafunds" by merging the UK's 86 council schemes, using the set-up in Canada and Australia as a model.
This kind of model is not without risk, however.
Like her predecessor, Jeremy Hunt, who also announced plans for a Canadian-style model, the chancellor believes consolidation would save money.
“The model that I want, that I’m moving this organization toward, works.”
In that spirit, it's no surprise that Hegseth's model for the ideal military man is not a real person from history or even someone he knows, but a movie character.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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