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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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Barshay was behind a push to adopt a more flexible compensation model for partners that makes it easier to lure lucrative hires with outsize offers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The New York Times and BBC have reported that images relayed by Iranian media of the US fighter jet shot down on Friday in Iran match a model typically stationed at Lakenheath.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Previous versions of the model used grid cells that were 25 kilometers wide.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Under this model, leaders give subordinates clear objectives but leave the tactical execution to their discretion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

For my science project, I’m going to make a model of the moon’s surface and perform an experiment to infer how the moon’s impact craters were formed.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.