Meaning & use
role model
A person whose behavior and success others try to imitate.
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Her older sister has always been her role model for hard work.
Teachers often serve as important role models for young children.
A note on using this word
"Role model" is typically written as two words, though it is increasingly hyphenated when used as an adjective before a noun.
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