Model on
verb
To design something based on another thing or person.
She has modelled her clothing line on high end fashion
Often appears as...
- modelled her style on
- modelled their products on
verb
To use something as an example to follow or imitate.
Innovation in health and care services should be modelled on best practice from other industries
Often appears as...
- modelled on best practice
- modelled on previous experiences
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To design something based on another thing or person.
She has modelled her clothing line on high end fashion
Often appears as...
- modelled her style on
- modelled their products on
verb
To use something as an example to follow or imitate.
Innovation in health and care services should be modelled on best practice from other industries
Often appears as...
- modelled on best practice
- modelled on previous experiences
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Influence
Use 'model on' when describing how fashion styles emulate influential designers or trends.
His latest suit collection is clearly modelled on Italian elegance.
Pro Tip 2/3Creative Adaptation
Refer to 'model on' when explaining how an original creation references an existing one.
The new children's book is modelled on classic fairy tales.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Mimicry
'Model on' implies intentionally copying aspects of someone's behavior or style.
She modelled her public speaking on the techniques of renowned orators.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Influence
Use 'model on' when describing how fashion styles emulate influential designers or trends.
His latest suit collection is clearly modelled on Italian elegance.
Pro Tip 2/3Creative Adaptation
Refer to 'model on' when explaining how an original creation references an existing one.
The new children's book is modelled on classic fairy tales.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Mimicry
'Model on' implies intentionally copying aspects of someone's behavior or style.
She modelled her public speaking on the techniques of renowned orators.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Influence
Use 'model on' when describing how fashion styles emulate influential designers or trends.
His latest suit collection is clearly modelled on Italian elegance.
Pro Tip 2/3Creative Adaptation
Refer to 'model on' when explaining how an original creation references an existing one.
The new children's book is modelled on classic fairy tales.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Mimicry
'Model on' implies intentionally copying aspects of someone's behavior or style.
She modelled her public speaking on the techniques of renowned orators.
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