Synonyms for

Models

Verb / ˈmɑ:dʌlz / Another word for models — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Models are people or things used as an example to follow or copy.

Synonyms & similar words

pattern modelling simulation mannikin rolemodel goodexample exemplar mannequin simulate posture manakin model framework mold modeling theoreticalaccount pose example fashionmodel manikin poser sit mould mockup examples prototypes samples patterns archetypes paradigms standards blueprints templates specimens exemplars originals frameworks guidelines criteria benchmarks yardsticks norms canons precedents

Synonyms by register

Formal

representations archetypes paradigms simulations

Informal

examples types styles patterns

Literary

effigies phantoms visages

Antonyms

originals realities actualities examples prototypes

Common collocations

  • fashion models
  • role models
  • mathematical models
  • computer models
  • scientific models
  • economic models
  • building models
  • scale models

Word family

noun model
verb model
adjective model

Usage note

The word 'models' can refer to representations of things, people who pose for artists or photographers, or individuals who serve as examples for others. Be mindful of the context to understand the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher showed us models of what a good essay looks like.
  2. My mom made a model of a dinosaur out of clay.
  3. The toy car was a model of a real car.
  4. Scientists use models to understand how things work in the world.
  5. The museum had a model of the solar system on display.

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