noun
someone worthy of imitation
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every child needs a role model
• Syn: ↑model
• Hypernyms: ↑leader
• Hyponyms:
↑ideal, ↑paragon, ↑nonpareil, ↑saint, ↑apotheosis, ↑nonesuch, ↑nonsuch, ↑trend-setter, ↑taste-maker, ↑fashion arbiter
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noun, pl ⋯ -els [count]
: someone who another person admires and tries to be like
Parents need to be good role models (for their children).
Athletes should remember that they are role models.
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a person that you admire and try to copy
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We need positive role models for young women to aspire to.
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Parents are a child's primary role models.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.