- be a model of something
- be a/the model of (something)
to be an excellent example of something.
Claudia, always the model of good taste, looked elegant in a black silk gown.
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be a model of something
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be the model of something — be a/the model of (something) to be an excellent example of something. Claudia, always the model of good taste, looked elegant in a black silk gown … New idioms dictionary
model — mod|el1 [ madl ] noun count *** ▸ 1 small copy of something ▸ 2 someone who shows clothes ▸ 3 for artist/photographer ▸ 4 something people should copy ▸ 5 good example of quality ▸ 6 type of vehicle/machine ▸ 7 statement how something works 1. )… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Model (physical) — A physical model is a smaller or larger physical copy of an object. The object being modelled may be small (for example, an atom) or large (for example, the Solar System).The geometry of the model and the object it represents are often similar in … Wikipedia
model — mod‧el [ˈmɒdl ǁ ˈmɑːdl] noun 1. [countable] a particular type or design of a vehicle or machine: • the cheapest model in the Volkswagen range • Our photocopier is the latest model. see also brand1, make2 … Financial and business terms
model — n Model, example, pattern, exemplar, ideal, standard, beau ideal, mirror are comparable when they denote something set or held before one for guidance or imitation in conduct or endeavor. Model applies to a person or thing set before one for… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
model — [mäd′ l] n. [Fr modèle < It modello, dim. of modo < L modus,MODE] 1. a) a small copy or imitation of an existing object, as a ship, building, etc., made to scale b) a preliminary representation of something, serving as the plan from which… … English World dictionary
Model — Mod el, n. [F. mod[ e]le, It. modello, fr. (assumed) L. modellus, fr. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See {Mode}, and cf. {Module}.] 1. A miniature representation of a thing, with the several parts in due proportion; sometimes, a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
model number — Model Mod el, n. [F. mod[ e]le, It. modello, fr. (assumed) L. modellus, fr. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See {Mode}, and cf. {Module}.] 1. A miniature representation of a thing, with the several parts in due proportion; sometimes, a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Model-view-controller — (MVC) is an architectural pattern used in software engineering. Successful use of the pattern isolates business logic from user interface considerations, resulting in an application where it is easier to modify either the visual appearance of the … Wikipedia
