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model

[mod-l] / ˈmɒd l /
ADJECTIVE
typical, ideal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exemplary miniature
STRONG
classic classical copy dummy facsimile imitation perfect representative standard
WEAK
archetypal commendable flawless illustrative paradigmatic prototypical quintessential typical very
Antonyms
STRONG
abnormal different irregular uncharacteristic
WEAK
atypical imperfect unusual
NOUN
imitation, replica
Synonyms
STRONGEST
copy figure image painting photograph picture portrait
STRONG
cartoon clone copycat ditto dummy duplicate effigy engraving facsimile figurine illustration layout look-alike miniature mock-up paste-up pocket print relief representation ringer setup sketch statue statuette tracing
WEAK
dead ringer game plan knockoff spitting image visual
Antonyms
STRONG
being entity original
WEAK
photographer
NOUN
example, standard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
design ideal original pattern prototype symbol type
STRONG
apotheosis archetype criterion emblem embodiment epitome exemplar gauge hero lodestar mirror mold nonesuch nonpareil paradigm paragon quintessence saint touchstone
WEAK
beau ideal role model
Antonyms
STRONG
guess
WEAK
photographer
NOUN
person, thing that poses
Synonyms
STRONG
dummy manikin mannequin nude sitter subject
Antonyms
WEAK
photographer
NOUN
type, version
Synonyms
STRONGEST
configuration design form kind mode style variety
STRONG
mark
Antonyms
WEAK
photographer
VERB
form, shape
Synonyms
STRONGEST
create design
STRONG
base carve cast fashion mold pattern plan sculpt
Antonyms
WEAK
photograph
VERB
display, pose
Synonyms
STRONGEST
represent wear
STRONG
parade sit sport
WEAK
set example show off
Antonyms
WEAK
photograph

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The result is a system that has absorbed Enlightenment epistemology as a byproduct of learning to model human reasoning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The strike‑day model may look efficient, but hospitals only achieve it by stripping out some normal work.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Analysts now view CoreWeave as a key “structural player” in AI, transitioning from model training to inference, with accelerating demand.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Since mid-February, outages for systems across Anthropic have become so common that some of its enterprise clients are switching to other AI model players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“Not only is the General Post Office a handsome building, it is a model of brisk efficiency as well,” she thought.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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