model

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1. prototype, archetype, type; mold, original, protoplast, example, pattern, design, paradigm, sample; standard, criterion, gauge, norm, test, rule, precedent, touchstone, canon, principle.

2. epitome, ideal, exemplar, paragon, beau ideal, Middle Eng. parfit gentil knight; nonsuch, nonpareil, Latin, ne plus ultra. acme; gem, jewel, pearl, flower, cream, Fr. la creme de la creme.

3. outline, sketch, drawing, diagram, plans, blueprint, layout, roughdraft.

4. die, mold, matrix, last; mint, seal, stamp, punch, intaglio, negative, proof; architect's model, scale model, shipbuilder's model, half-lift model.

5. dressmaker's model, Inf. dummy, clotheshorse, figure, puppet, artist's model, manikin, lay figure; couturier's model, mannequin, fashion model, photographic model, face model, hand model, Inf. cheesecake model.

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6. exemplary, exemplifying, illustrative, representative; unequaled, unparalleled, inimitable, consummate, Fr. par excellence.

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7. fashion, mold, shape, sculpt, carve, carve out; draw, cast, build, erect, construct.

8.(all of clothes) wear, display, show, parade, put on, dress oneself in.