Synonyms for model

Synonyms for (noun) model

Synonyms: model, modeling, modelling

Definition: the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)

Similar words: representation

Definition: an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent


Synonyms: model, simulation

Definition: representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

Similar words: representation

Definition: a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something


Synonyms: model

Definition: a type of product

Usage: his car was an old model

Similar words: form, kind, sort, variety

Definition: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

Usage: sculpture is a form of art; what kinds of desserts are there?


Synonyms: model, theoretical account, framework

Definition: a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

Usage: the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems

Similar words: theory, possibility, hypothesis

Definition: a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena

Usage: a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory; he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices


Synonyms: model, example, exemplar, good example

Definition: something to be imitated

Usage: an exemplar of success; a model of clarity; he is the very model of a modern major general

Similar words: ideal

Definition: the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain


Synonyms: example, model

Definition: a representative form or pattern

Usage: I profited from his example

Similar words: representation, internal representation, mental representation

Definition: a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image


Synonyms: manakin, manikin, mannequin, mannikin, model, fashion model

Definition: a woman who wears clothes to display fashions

Usage: she was too fat to be a mannequin

Similar words: assistant, help, helper, supporter

Definition: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

Usage: my invaluable assistant; they hired additional help to finish the work


Synonyms: model, poser

Definition: a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor

Usage: the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos

Similar words: assistant, help, helper, supporter

Definition: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

Usage: my invaluable assistant; they hired additional help to finish the work


Synonyms: model, role model

Definition: someone worthy of imitation

Usage: every child needs a role model

Similar words: leader

Definition: a person who rules or guides or inspires others


Synonyms for (verb) model

Synonyms: model, mold, mould

Definition: form in clay, wax, etc

Usage: model a head with clay

Similar words: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work

Definition: make something, usually for a specific function

Usage: She molded the rice balls carefully; Form cylinders from the dough; shape a figure; Work the metal into a sword


Synonyms: mock up, model

Definition: construct a model of

Usage: model an airplane

Similar words: represent, interpret

Definition: create an image or likeness of

Usage: The painter represented his wife as a young girl


Synonyms: model, simulate

Definition: create a representation or model of

Usage: The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights

Similar words: re-create

Definition: create anew

Usage: Re-create the boom of the West on a small scale


Synonyms: model, pattern

Definition: plan or create according to a model or models

Similar words: copy, simulate, imitate

Definition: reproduce someone's behavior or looks

Usage: The mime imitated the passers-by; Children often copy their parents or older siblings


Synonyms: model

Definition: display (clothes) as a mannequin

Usage: model the latest fashion

Similar words: display, exhibit, expose

Definition: to show, make visible or apparent

Usage: The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month; Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?; National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship


Synonyms: model, pose, posture, sit

Definition: assume a posture as for artistic purposes

Usage: We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often

Similar words: display, exhibit, expose

Definition: to show, make visible or apparent

Usage: The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month; Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?; National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship


Synonyms for (adj) model

Synonyms: exemplary, model

Definition: worthy of imitation

Usage: exemplary behavior; model citizens

Similar words: worthy

Definition: having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable

Usage: a worthy fellow; a worthy cause


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