: a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others
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Athletes should remember that they are role models.
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Suddenly, these Disney princesses were bona fide feminist role models!—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 11 July 2025 Show gratitude for opportunities received from people who have been positive influences (e.g., role models, mentors, sponsors).—Susan Madsen, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 Shapiro chronicles the couple’s reach, as Putnam stamped Amelia’s imprimatur onto (white) American womanhood, a prototype still among us: role model for younger women, professional and practical, efficient by day, elegant by night.—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025 There are all sorts of creatives who cite Terry Gilliam as a role model or inspiration.—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for role model
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