Role model
What it means
A person whose conduct or achievements offer an example others want to follow.
Reach for it when praising a pattern of behavior, not demanding perfection
Her fair treatment of every apprentice made her a role model.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when admiration is intense and personal
Careful Hero worship can hide flaws.
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everyday
example
Fits when conduct shows others what to do
Careful An example may be negative.
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warm
Fits when someone motivates growth or courage
Careful Inspiration may come from one act.
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warm
Fits when direct guidance shapes another person
Careful A mentor need not be imitated.
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professional
Fits when behavior provides a pattern
Careful Model can sound impersonal.
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formal
Fits when the person strongly embodies a standard
Careful Exemplar is more absolute.
Opposites 3
- bad influence
- cautionary example
- antihero
Common phrases 3
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positive role model
The coach became a positive role model for young players.
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serve as a role model
Older pupils serve as role models in the workshop.
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strong role model
A strong role model admits mistakes openly.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated