supermodel

[soo-per-mod-l]

noun

1. an extremely prominent and successful model who can command very high fees.

supermodel

/ ˈsuːpəˌmɒdəl /

noun

1. a very successful and well-known photographic or catwalk model

Word History and Origins

Origin of supermodel¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

After the United Nations Climate Change conference in Belém, Brazil, head south to Florianópolis to visit the Brazilian supermodel’s homegrown favorites.

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For many, supermodel status can mean your personal life is as well-known as your work in fashion.

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With actress Julie Christie or supermodel Jean Shrimpton on his arm, he specialised in playing sophisticated villains: including Superman's arch nemesis, General Zod, and the petulant Sergeant Troy in Far From the Madding Crowd.

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"Ultimately, all adverts are created to look perfect and usually have supermodels in, so what we are doing is no different."

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The trend has seen a resurfacing of diet culture compared to that of the 2000's, with supermodel Kate Moss's "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" frequently quoted as a source of inspiration.

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