Model and Principle

Model

Model noun - Someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation.

Usage example: she's the very model of the dedicated teacher

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

Principle noun - A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.

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Model and principle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Model" instead a noun "Principle".

Nearby Words: principal, principled, principally, principe

human	human model	human principle
old	old model	old principle
good	good model	good principle
physical	physical model	physical principle
Other adjectives: particular, better, similar, common, original, single, entire, real, male, new, working, basic, different, generic.

Hell, they tack one on JOE in his model for PS2... it doesn't trail or get brushlike....but it's the principle that matters.

Source: Video Game / Shinobi
Tyranid Hormagaunts operate on the same principle, namely in that with the Toxin Sacs upgrade they can harm every non-vehicle model in the game, but at a very low chance.

Source: Cherry Tapping
What we're going to have is a formal, or semi-formal, mechanical model whereby you understand how a machine could, in fact, in principle, do this.

Source: Lies to Children

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