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as in reproductions
an exact representation of something in greatly reduced size
the dollhouse was a tiny, perfect model of the family's actual house
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as in figures
a person who poses with or wears merchandise (as clothes) often for pictorial advertising
the most famous models can earn thousands of dollars an hour
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as in ideas
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
she's the very model of the dedicated teacher
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Recent Examples of models
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Anthropic, developer of the popular Claude family of AI models, made a public stand earlier this year after expressing concerns about how the Pentagon would use its systems, particularly regarding the use of AI for domestic mass surveillance.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
However, the efficiency estimates depend on models of the nebula’s internal structure.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Puma, Brooks, Under Armour, Saucony, On, Hoka and other companies all begin releasing their own carbon fiber footwear models as well.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 26 Apr. 2026
China’s top automakers unveil cutting-edge models and technology at the Beijing auto show, highlighting advances in intelligent driving, ultrafast charging and electric vehicles.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Anyone who dares to peek at outdoor sauna prices on Amazon might be surprised to find that many high-end models are listed for under $10,000.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
DriveSavers retains a personal shopper in Shenzhen to track down elusive models.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The lineup, including the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrains, ranges up to over $85,000 for top tier models like the Capstone Edition.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
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But that ultimately felt too literal, and so, Lowery came up with something a bit more fluid through various sketches and clay models.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Anthropic, developer of the popular Claude family of AI models, made a public stand earlier this year after expressing concerns about how the Pentagon would use its systems, particularly regarding the use of AI for domestic mass surveillance.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
However, the efficiency estimates depend on models of the nebula’s internal structure.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Puma, Brooks, Under Armour, Saucony, On, Hoka and other companies all begin releasing their own carbon fiber footwear models as well.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 26 Apr. 2026
China’s top automakers unveil cutting-edge models and technology at the Beijing auto show, highlighting advances in intelligent driving, ultrafast charging and electric vehicles.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Anyone who dares to peek at outdoor sauna prices on Amazon might be surprised to find that many high-end models are listed for under $10,000.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
DriveSavers retains a personal shopper in Shenzhen to track down elusive models.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The lineup, including the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrains, ranges up to over $85,000 for top tier models like the Capstone Edition.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for models
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The world of Busytown, the whimsical universe created by Scarry, has also found a new audience thanks to Inciardi Prints' beautiful tiny reproductions available through Ana Inciardi's Mini Print Vending Machines.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Visitors can purchase both originals and reproductions.—
Jess Lander,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
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The meeting between the two dignitaries will won’t include a livestreamed news conference like those the president has hosted with other international figures.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The large monetary figures Ingoglia unveiled during each news conference came from analyses conducted by the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency team, or DOGE, which had requested budget information from and visited many municipalities across the state.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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House Speaker Daniel Perez, a Republican but not a DeSantis ally, spiked both ideas.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Infantino’s ideas and antics have frequently drawn resistance from some European federations and even the continent’s confederation, UEFA.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bohan carried on that tradition, while also designing two collections a year for Baby Dior, often making miniatures of Elizabeth Taylor’s purchases for her daughter, Liza, which the pair would go out wearing together.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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For Asmae El Moudir in The Mother of All Lies, that meant using miniatures to coax out details of her family’s experiences during Morocco’s brutal Years of Lead.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The selection opens with Taiwanese work Welcome to the Dollhouse about YouTuber Princess Maria who sets out to uncover the secrets of Madame Dolly, a sorceress who can turn lifeless dolls into human beings.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Inside, Sophie loves to play with her baby dolls and stuffed animals.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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The addition of Hines and Williams are examples of how the portal can be used to supplement high school recruiting.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Recent examples include Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton, who both tore their Achilles during last year’s playoffs after dealing with calf strains.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Around the moon’s south pole, where Artemis astronauts will be headed, conditions the new suit must withstand could be even more extreme.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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The powder’s satin finish and weightless texture are thanks to jojoba oil, which also conditions brow hairs.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Yankees also wore replicas of their 1921 road uniforms for the first Field of Dreams game in 2021.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Its four decks are decorated in sumptuous textiles, glistening marble, and deep colors accented with pops of gold—not to mention many replicas of Klimt’s work.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Models.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/models. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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