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Synonyms of model

15 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for model is paradigm. Other synonyms of model are epitome, example, template, icon and paragon. The opposite of model is antimodel.

Synonyms and similar words for model

nounA successful example to be copied, with or without modifications.

  • role modelA person who serves as an example, or whose behavior is emulated by others.

nounAn organism or species that is used to study an aspect of physiology or pathophysiology or a...

  • model organismAny organism (e.g. the fruit fly) that has been extensively studied as an example of many others, and from which...

adjectiveWorthy of being a model; exemplary.

verbTo devise a model of (some original), especially to better understand or forecast the original.

  • patternTo make or design (anything) by, from, or after, something that serves as a pattern; to copy; to model; to imitate.

nounMore synonyms

  • archetypeAn original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or...
  • epitomeThe embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items.
  • exampleA parallel or closely similar case, especially when serving as a precedent or model.
  • exemplarSomething fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.
  • iconA person or thing that is the best example of a certain profession or some doing.
  • paradigmA pattern, a way of doing something; especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a conceptual framework.
  • paragonA person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others.
  • quintessenceA thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
  • templateA generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived.

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Opposite of model

nounMore antonyms

  • antimodelSomebody or something that serves as the opposite of a model, representing what one does not want to be or achieve.
  • copyThat which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example.
  • derivative
  • imitation

Meaning of model

  1. noun A person who poses as a subject or visual reference for an artist.
  2. noun A person who wears and showcases clothing, accessories, or cosmetics to promote or display them to an audience.
  3. noun A person, usually attractive, who is hired to show items or goods to the public, such as items that are given away as prizes on a TV game show.

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Questions about synonyms of model

What is another word for model?
Model has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as paradigm, epitome, example, template, icon, paragon, archetype and exemplar.
What is the opposite of model?
The opposite of model is antimodel.
What does model mean?
Model means a person who poses as a subject or visual reference for an artist.

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