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role model:

Definitions:

  1. someone worthy of imitation

Examples:

  1. - studying and observing individuals whose personal success in their field qualifies them as exceptional role models . No wonder they call it the study of excellence - the art of change
  2. for such an honour than John Charles , ' said Councillor Bailey . ' Great role model ' ' It is , therefore , only fitting that our farewell to the gentle
  3. encourages Black , Asians and Orientals into underrepresented occupational fields and also identify much needed role models . 4 . The DIVERSITY LECTURE in the House of Commons ( February ) which
  4. ourselves of the very valuable nature of our profession . We have also to be role models to young people who will become valued and respected citizens with high personal and moral
  5. could begin to look to the older , more established quartets – previously only their role models – as peers . George Caird wished to hear more about the development of specialization

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