role model

Example Sentences

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I had the idea that such a colleague, a role model for us, would warrant and would deserve and hopefully would feel reassurance as a result of his colleagues coming along to support him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Remembering this makes “Reality Check” a cautionary tale for those seeking a role model in someone who is never going to make room for anyone else in her VIP section.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

"Leo is a very passionate and reliable person and he's a role model for all of us."

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

He also served as a valuable role model for Nacua — who led the league in receptions and was voted All-Pro.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

“Your father has many good qualities,” she said to me, “but he’s not the most stable role model for a young man like yourself. He’d be the first to admit it, Noah.”

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen