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role model

[rohl mod-l] / ˈroʊl ˌmɒd l /
NOUN
someone worth imitating
Synonyms
STRONGEST
example exemplar good example hero heroine idol mentor superstar
WEAK
epitome paragon shining example star very model

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But even as shares of Palantir have fallen 17% since the beginning of the year, the company has become a role model for other software players looking to successfully drive AI adoption.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

A former student says he ran middle distances, cross-country, and acted a role model for younger runners until he graduated in 2013.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

"I mean, Zendaya is incredible, she's like a role model to everyone, and it's a lot of pressure to try and play a younger her," says Curet.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

He is a role model, prophet and genius who breaks the rules and wins anyway.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

I was happy to be a source of inspiration to young Muslim girls in France, or anywhere else, but I hadn’t really thought of myself as a role model for kids except as a fencer.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad