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role model

[ rohl mod-l ]

noun

  1. a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, especially by younger people.


role model

noun

  1. a person regarded by others, esp younger people, as a good example to follow


role model

  1. A person who serves as an example of the values, attitudes, and behaviors associated with a role. For example, a father is a role model for his sons. Role models can also be persons who distinguish themselves in such a way that others admire and want to emulate them. For example, a woman who becomes a successful brain surgeon or airline pilot can be described as a role model for other women.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of role model1

First recorded in 1955–60

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Example Sentences

Plummer may have only been playing a part, but he provided a role model for millions of us who aspire to work toward the same thing.

In an interview clip, ABC’s Diane Sawyer quotes the first lady of Maryland as saying she wishes she could “shoot Britney Spears” for being a poor role model.

The task will require education, strong female role models in STEM fields and continued career support, she says.

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Nor do Republicans have any sort of obvious role model for how to achieve consistent electoral success.

Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia still has a troublesome human rights record and is struggling to diversify from oil, but Al Dakheel is a striking role model for change.

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How Britney Spears went to Vegas and became a feminist role model.

He met twice with Pope Francis and referred to the pontiff as a role model.

She is a great role model and absolutely representative of the archaeologists I met in her indomitable drive.

Simmons is an interesting role model given her renown as a multi-media, feminist artist.

A role model is someone whose behaviors one seeks to emulate.

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