role model
nounDefinition of role model
: a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others
Examples of role model in a Sentence
Athletes should remember that they are role models.
Recent Examples on the Web
Because of the palpable realness Schafer brings to her character, members of the trans community have been quick to crown her a role model. — Maxwell Losgar, Marie Claire, "Hunter Schafer Isn't So Sure About Being a Role Model," 9 Aug. 2019 So 50/50 line-ups do provide a great opportunity for female artists, offering role models to inspire girls and women to pursue musical careers. — Samantha Warren, Quartz, "Why gender equality quotas do more harm than good," 7 Aug. 2019 The Pompano Beach natives continue to make a serious commitment to the community long after their retirement from the game that made them role models in their neighborhood and beyond. — Emmett Hall, sun-sentinel.com, "McDougle Technical Institute focuses on student-athlete development," 1 Aug. 2019 Loftus-Cheek's dedication, patience and respect have proven that any player can make it at Chelsea, and this makes him a vital role model to any young players that want to make it at the club. — SI.com, "Ruben Loftus-Cheek: Why the Homegrown Midfielder's New Contract Signifies a New Era at Chelsea," 4 July 2019 Once upon a time, young Nepali women who wanted to climb mountains had few female role models to look to. — Mary Anne Potts, National Geographic, "Here’s how one elite Everest guide would improve safety on the mountain," 14 June 2019 Jessica Jimenez, 39, said she was blessed to have two strong role models as grandparents. — Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, "San Antonio’s matriarch of annual Jimenez dinner left legacy of service," 6 June 2019 Boys have far fewer male role models in their lives. — Dennis Prager, National Review, "Why So Many Mass Shootings?," 4 June 2019 This gives them a chance to interact with some role models and get to learn that even the big kids get nervous before races. — Scott Souza, BostonGlobe.com, "Cross-country ski stars encourage the next generation," 8 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'role model.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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