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Athletes should remember that they are role models.
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Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Dec. 2025
Research shows that having role models or examples of heroic behavior can be a building block for people to take their own heroic action.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Horne said Wiebke was dedicated to teaching and was a role model for other teachers.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 17 Dec. 2025
She’s surrounded by horrible older role models and being handed their mess to clean up—and Brooks just loves her for it.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Dec. 2025
Research shows that having role models or examples of heroic behavior can be a building block for people to take their own heroic action.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Horne said Wiebke was dedicated to teaching and was a role model for other teachers.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 17 Dec. 2025
She’s surrounded by horrible older role models and being handed their mess to clean up—and Brooks just loves her for it.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for role model
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/role%20model. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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role model
noun
: a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others
watching our parents and other role models deal with conflict—Melody Beattie
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