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Person looked up to as an exemplar (4,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

role model

(Other definitions for role model that I've seen before include "One worthy of imitation" , "example for kids" , "Paragon" , "Exemplary item" , "good person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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