Vorbild — meaning in English
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English meaning
- example noun A single case that represents or stands in for a whole group of similar things.
- exemplar noun A person or thing so good that others should copy them.
- model noun A small-scale or simplified copy of something, used to represent it.
- paragon noun A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a quality.
Senses
Vorbild is used for these senses in English:
- exemplar Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.
- model A successful example to be copied, with or without modifications.
- paragon A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others. [from 16th c.]
- role model A person who serves as an example, or whose behavior is emulated by others.
- success story (idiomatic) A successful person or thing, serving as a model for others.
example — full definition
- noun A single case that represents or stands in for a whole group of similar things.
- noun Something used to explain or illustrate a rule or idea.
- noun A model of behavior that others should — or shouldn't — copy.
exemplar — full definition
- noun A person or thing so good that others should copy them.
- noun A single case that shows the typical features of its class.
- noun An original model that later versions are based on.
- noun A well-known case used to show how a scientific theory works in practice.
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