role model
Example Sentences
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“Just as he was a role model for black politicians, he also became one of the most respected black judges in California, whom lawyers and judges continue to emulate,” the university said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Simply by earning his way on to the Lakers roster five years ago, Reaves has been a great role model for everyone who has ever been ignored or shunned or marginalized.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
She didn’t hesitate and said words I will never forget: “I’m not worried. If our children stutter, they will have the best role model in the world.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
She added she wants to continue to work hard so she can be a role model for the "engineers of the future".
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Our mother was our greatest role model and fiercest protector, and I was going to take a lesson from her; ignore the haters and the naysayers and just focus on being my best self.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
