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role model

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someone who another person admires and tries to be like Parents need to be good role models for their children. Athletes should remember that they are role models.

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Recent Examples of role model Continuous improvement is crucial, achieved through skill development, learning from role models, networking, and setting clear goals. — Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Many adults who struggle with food or body image blame the role models who were dieting during their childhood. — CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 This is especially the case for young adults who look up to celebrities as role models. — Miranda Roberts, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 Luis’ presence serves as a positive male role model that Hershel hasn’t had yet on the series. — Kirsten Acuna, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for role model

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There are already examples in other sports of athletes moving between professional and college systems without producing the same alarm.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
CrowdStrike offered another example of AI becoming a tailwind rather than a threat.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

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When model Tricia Helfer came in for a touch-up before an introductory visit to her boyfriend’s parents, Johns toned down her bright blonde chunks to play up her naturally innocent looks.

— Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Meteorologists said the majority of model guidance does not indicate a credible hurricane threat to California during the second week of September.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

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