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Synonyms & Antonyms of model

 (Entry 1 of 3)

1an exact representation of something in greatly reduced size

• the dollhouse was a tiny, perfect model of the family's actual house

Synonyms for model

• miniature

Words Related to model

• carbon, 
• carbon copy, 
• clone, 
• copy, 
• dummy, 
• dupe, 
• duplicate, 
• duplication, 
• facsimile, 
• imitation, 
• mock, 
• reduplication, 
• replica, 
• replication, 
• reproduction

• dwarf, 
• midget, 
• mini, 
• pocket edition, 
• pygmy
•  (also pigmy)

Near Antonyms for model

• archetype, 
• original, 
• prototype

• blowup, 
• enlargement

2a person who poses with or wears merchandise (as clothes) often for pictorial advertising

• the most famous models can earn thousands of dollars an hour

Synonyms for model

• manikin
•  (also mannikin), 
• mannequin

Words Related to model

• figure, 
• form

• doll, 
• dummy

• spokesmodel, 
• supermodel

3someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation

• she's the very model of the dedicated teacher

Synonyms for model

• beau ideal, 
• classic, 
• eidolon, 
• exemplar, 
• idea, 
• ideal, 
• nonesuch, 
• nonpareil, 
• paragon, 
• patron saint

Words Related to model

• role model

• embodiment, 
• epitome, 
• incarnation, 
• manifestation, 
• personification, 
• phantom, 
• pink

• archetype, 
• example, 
• mirror, 
• paradigm, 
• pattern

• guideline, 
• principle, 
• rule

• gauge
•  (also gage), 
• standard, 
• touchstone

• essence, 
• quintessence

• acme, 
• apex, 
• apotheosis, 
• culmination, 
• peak, 
• pinnacle, 
• summit, 
• zenith

model

 adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms of model (Entry 2 of 3)

constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated

• why can't you be like your sister, who is such a well-behaved model child?

Synonyms for model

• archetypal
•  (also archetypical), 
• classic, 
• definitive, 
• exemplary, 
• imitable, 
• paradigmatic, 
• quintessential, 
• textbook

Words Related to model

• ideal, 
• nonpareil, 
• special, 
• unique

• absolute, 
• flawless, 
• impeccable, 
• perfect

• A-OK, 
• A1, 
• bang-up, 
• banner, 
• capital, 
• choice, 
• crackerjack, 
• dandy, 
• excellent, 
• fabulous, 
• fantastic, 
• fine, 
• first-class, 
• first-rate, 
• grand, 
• great, 
• groovy, 
• jim-dandy, 
• keen, 
• marvelous
•  (or marvellous), 
• nifty, 
• par excellence, 
• prime, 
• primo
•  [slang], 
• sensational, 
• splendid, 
• stellar, 
• sterling, 
• superb, 
• superior, 
• superlative, 
• swell, 
• terrific, 
• tip-top, 
• top, 
• top-notch, 
• unsurpassed, 
• wizard
•  [chiefly British], 
• wonderful

• exceptional, 
• fancy, 
• high-grade

Near Antonyms for model

• bad, 
• low-grade, 
• poor, 
• substandard, 
• unsatisfactory

• atrocious, 
• execrable, 
• vile, 
• wretched

• deficient, 
• disappointing, 
• failed, 
• inadequate, 
• inferior

• average, 
• normal, 
• ordinary, 
• representative, 
• typical

• mediocre, 
• second-class, 
• second-rate

model

 verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of model (Entry 3 of 3)

as in match, pattern

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for model

• customize, 
• gear, 
• match, 
• pattern

• acclimate, 
• acclimatize, 
• accommodate, 
• adapt, 
• adjust, 
• condition, 
• conform, 
• doctor, 
• edit, 
• fashion, 
• fit, 
• put, 
• shape, 
• suit, 
• tailor

• readapt, 
• readjust

• attune, 
• correct, 
• harmonize, 
• square, 
• tune

• establish, 
• root, 
• settle

• acquaint, 
• familiarize, 
• orient, 
• orientate

• equip, 
• prepare, 
• prime, 
• rehearse

• harden, 
• inure, 
• season, 
• toughen

• alter, 
• convert, 
• make over, 
• modify, 
• recast, 
• reclaim, 
• recycle, 
• redesign, 
• redevelop, 
• redo, 
• reengineer, 
• refashion, 
• refigure, 
• refit, 
• refocus, 
• reinvent, 
• rejigger, 
• remake, 
• remodel, 
• revamp, 
• revise, 
• rework, 
• transform

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for model

• misadjust

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Frequently Asked Questions About model

How does the noun model differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of model are example, exemplar, ideal, and pattern. While all these words mean "someone or something set before one for guidance or imitation," model applies to something taken or proposed as worthy of imitation.

a decor that is a model of good taste

When could example be used to replace model?

The meanings of example and model largely overlap; however, example applies to a person to be imitated or in some contexts on no account to be imitated but to be regarded as a warning.

children tend to follow the example of their parents

Where would exemplar be a reasonable alternative to model?

The synonyms exemplar and model are sometimes interchangeable, but exemplar suggests either a faultless example to be emulated or a perfect typification.

cited Joan of Arc as the exemplar of courage

When might ideal be a better fit than model?

The words ideal and model are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, ideal implies the best possible exemplification either in reality or in conception.

never found a job that matched his ideal

In what contexts can pattern take the place of model?

Although the words pattern and model have much in common, pattern suggests a clear and detailed archetype or prototype.

American industry set a pattern for others to follow