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mod·el
 model
- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, transitive verb, intransitive verb
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a standard that is suitable for or worthy of imitation or comparison.
- synonyms:
- archetype, exemplar, ideal, paradigm, pattern, prototype, standard, type
- similar words:
- classic, criterion, guide, lead, light, mold, paragon, precedent, touchstone
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| definition 2: |
a representation or copy, often smaller than the original and used as a guide to making a thing in full size.
- synonyms:
- replica
- similar words:
- archetype, copy, dummy, facsimile, miniature, pattern, representation, type
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| definition 3: |
a particular type or style of a product.
- synonyms:
- make
- similar words:
- brand, edition, pattern, style, type, variety, version
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| definition 4: |
a person who poses for a visual artist.
- similar words:
- subject
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| definition 5: |
a person employed to display clothing by wearing it for customers or posing for photographic advertisements.
- synonyms:
- mannequin
- similar words:
- manikin
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| related words: |
ancestor, beauty, canon, cast, classic, construct, example, form, hero, ideal, image, instance, layout, lesson, monument, original, picture |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
serving as a pattern for imitation or comparison.
a model parent- synonyms:
- exemplary, ideal
- similar words:
- classic, consummate, perfect
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| definition 2: |
being a model.
a model airplane- similar words:
- dummy, ideal, miniature, small-scale, trial
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| related words: |
classic, laudable, sample, standard, toy, typical |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
modeled, modeling, models |
| definition 1: |
to plan or form according to a pattern.
- synonyms:
- fashion, pattern
- similar words:
- form, mold, shape
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| definition 2: |
to form or shape.
He modeled the clay.- synonyms:
- fashion, form, mold, shape
- similar words:
- sculpt
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| definition 3: |
to display by wearing.
She models clothing.- similar words:
- display, exhibit, show, wear
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| related words: |
cast, work |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to serve or work as a fashion model or subject for visual artists.
- similar words:
- pose
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| definition 2: |
to construct a model or models.
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| related words: |
cast |
| derivation: |
modeler (n.) |
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