How to Use role model in a Sentence

role model

noun
Definition of role modelnext
Synonyms for role modelnext
  • Thank you for being the kind of role model young girls need to see.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
  • Bradley said Charles was lucky to have his mother as a role model.
    — Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022
  • And to be a role model for a younger kid might be nothing short of profound.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2024
  • The Dew Drop fairies are brave and spirited and make great role models.
    — Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Since then, Slater has strived to be a good role model for his children.
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
  • At one point a girl asked Morgan who her role model was.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2023
  • And many think of them as role models — so much so that the NFL has a conduct policy.
    — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2024
  • There isn’t a better role model for young men trying to find their way in life.
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Thank you for being the best role model of love, strength, compassion, courage, and grace.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
  • In a press conference last year, the NBA star spoke about being a role model as a dad and close bond with his son.
    — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Brent added that Blake is a real role model for his younger siblings.
    — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Livakovic didn’t have to look far to find a goalkeeping role model.
    — Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 8 Dec. 2022
  • In terms of finding good role models for her children, Moore says that, too, presents a challenge.
    — Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 28 June 2024
  • My dad was my role model and gave me so much, but having been a surgeon has been a huge driver for me.
    — Deeptee Jain, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Cam is a great role model and a tremendous leader for our football team.
    — oregonlive, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Cortese called Zhao a role model for leadership in the district and beyond.
    — Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
  • From role model to real life, Barbie is a reflection of girls in all corners of the world.
    — Shelley Zalis, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • And, and Cameron, who Mrs. Lenahan described as a gentle giant became a role model for the boys.
    — Staff Reports, cleveland, 7 Aug. 2023
  • But Mama was my icon, my role model, my superhero in much more ways than one. ...
    — Christi Carrasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2023
  • Annan was the role model for Roxie and Velma is based on Gaertner.
    — Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2024
  • Now, as a Black engineer himself, Smoot wants to be a role model for others.
    — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024
  • To get your children into a lifelong fitness habit, be a good role model.
    — Sandra Gordon, Parents, 28 June 2023
  • Selleck doesn’t just play the patriarch of the series — the actor himself is considered a role model by the rest of the cast.
    — Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The company’s iconic doll was a trailblazer and a role model.
    — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Students look up to their teachers and coaches as role models and seek their approval.
    — Charles McCrary, The New Republic, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Mariduena has long been a body positive role model for many.
    — Stephanie Emma Pfeffer, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2023
  • And when all else fails, continue to be a positive role model for a healthy lifestyle.
    — Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Harry also added that Glenna was a role model to himself, as well as to his and Jill's daughters.
    — Kaitlin Stevens, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
  • In Westeros, as in our world, enlightened feminine role models are vital and much needed.
    — Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2024
  • Rocca's book is a celebration of role models who, despite societal expectations, found their stride later in life.
    — Abc News, ABC News, 3 July 2024

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'role model.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: