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Positive model is looking for a fiancé? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

proposer

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'looking for a fiance?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'positive model' is the wordplay.
'positive' becomes 'pro' (I've seen this in another clue).
'model' becomes 'poser' (synonyms).
'pro'+'poser'='PROPOSER'

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(Other definitions for proposer that I've seen before include "One making toast" , "One putting forward motion" , "member of debating team" , "One introducing motion" , "One coming up with" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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