Model and Patron saint

Model

Model noun - Someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation.
Usage example: she's the very model of the dedicated teacher

Patron saint and model are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Patron saint" instead a noun "Model".

Patron saint

Patron saint noun - Someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation.
Usage example: around the statehouse he's known as the patron saint of partisan politics
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Model and patron saint are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Model" instead a noun phrase "Patron saint".
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