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role model

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role model
n.
A person who serves as a model in a particular behavioral or social role for another person to emulate.

role model
n
a person regarded by others, esp younger people, as a good example to follow
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Noun1.role model - someone worthy of imitationrole model - someone worthy of imitation; "every child needs a role model"
leader - a person who rules or guides or inspires others
nonesuch, nonpareil, nonsuch, apotheosis, ideal, paragon, saint - model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
fashion arbiter, taste-maker, trend-setter - someone who popularizes a new fashion


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Meanwhile, pop princess Kylie Minogue was named top role model in the poll of more than 50 experts.
GEORDIE pop princess Cheryl Cole is the number one female role model for young people, according to a new survey.
Singer Cheryl Cole came second, with 40 per cent rating her positively, compared with 27 per cent who said she was a bad role model.
 
 
 
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