Model (3)
'model' is the definition.
(ideal can mean model or perfect)
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(Other definitions for ideal that I've seen before include "An - - Husband (Wilde)" , "Coal-mining waste" , "Ailed (anag)" , "unlikely to be bettered?" , "Just right" .)
'model' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for mould that I've seen before include "Guide or control the development of" , "Cast; form" , "Fungal growth; template" , "Shape" , "Crumbly soil" .)
'model' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for exemplar that I've seen before include "Something serving as an appropriate model" , "Epitome" , "Ideal model" , "A good model or type" , "Model to be followed" .)
'model' is the definition.
(paradigm is a kind of model)
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(Other definitions for paradigm that I've seen before include "Standard example" , "Archetype" , "Epitome" , "Example or explanatory model" , "Pattern -conceptual framework" .)
'model' is the definition.
(prototype is a kind of model)
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(Other definitions for prototype that I've seen before include "First full-scale working model" , "Early model used for development" , "Original model - top poetry (anag)" , "exemplar" , "Example for testing" .)
'model' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for exemplary that I've seen before include "Serving as a good model" , "Worthy of imitation" , "Perfect" , "warning" , "Ideal" .)
'model' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for mannequin that I've seen before include "Display dummy" , "Dummy figure" , "fashion model" , "Shop's dummy" , "Life-size dummy for displaying clothes" .)
'model' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for role that I've seen before include "Playing part" , "Part, portrayal" , "Stage part" , "Function in life" , "Part (in drama)" .)
'model' is the definition.
(a model poses for photographs)
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(Other definitions for pose that I've seen before include "Sit; attitude" , "Assume an attitude (for photo etc)" , "Present (a question); sit" , "Pretend; model" , "Pretence" .)
'model' is the definition.
(a paragon is a model example of something)
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(Other definitions for paragon that I've seen before include "Very good example" , "Model of conduct" , "Exemplar" , "Perfect type" , "Flawless model" .)
'model' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for pattern that I've seen before include "Template; sequence" , "Arrangement of repeated parts of design" , "typical example" , "style" , "Decorative design; model" .)
'model' is the definition.
(e.g. for a painting)
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(Other definitions for sit that I've seen before include "Model" , "Serve (on jury)" , "Pose for painter" , "Pose (for artist)" , "as magistrates do" .)
'model' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
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(Other definitions for sitter that I've seen before include "Sedentary baby minder?" , "Artist's model or child's minder" , "Easy shot or catch" , "Dolly" , "Extremely easy task" .)