poster child
Americannoun
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a child appearing on a poster for a charitable organization.
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a person or thing that exemplifies or represents.
She could be a poster child for good sportsmanship.
Etymology
Origin of poster child
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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Casual dining is the poster child of free competition, with businesses opening and closing all the time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Kelly’s imposing height, several inches above 6 feet, contrasts with his soft facial features and warm smile, making him the poster child for the figure of the gentle giant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
ServiceNow’s stock has been a poster child for the selloff, falling 37% on a year-to-date basis through Wednesday’s close.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
They arrive in an era where Korean music is a global powerhouse, and BTS its biggest poster child.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“I already told y’all, I’m not gonna be the poster child for this.”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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