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supermodel

American  
[soo-per-mod-l] / ˈsu pərˌmɒd l /

noun

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


supermodel British  
/ ˈsuːpəˌmɒdəl /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of supermodel

First recorded in 1970–75

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Concerned about the spooky Los Angeles estate — which served a convent for nuns for half a century — Gerber said her mother, supermodel Cindy Crawford, gave her holy water to take on set.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

When I asked whether a synthetic supermodel creates unrealistic beauty standards, Wilson agrees it’s possible—and isn’t new.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

The 49-year-old “Pirates of the Caribbean” star purchased the home for just $2.5 million in 2011, when he was still married to supermodel Miranda Kerr, whom he split from in 2013.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

From actress Zoe Kravitz, who worked on the committee with him, to supermodel Kate Moss to "heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie, the label was everywhere.

From Barron's May 5, 2026

“Snouts! Like pigs! It’s this other reality, where she looks like a supermodel but she’s the ugly one. Get it?”

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead

His recruiting focused on the beautiful people of the 1980s, so the screen fills with jet-setting supermodels and nights at Studio 54.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

In 1992, the cover of Vogue’s 100th anniversary issue featured supermodels dressed in Gap white button-down shirts and jeans.

From The Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026

This is not revelation: The defense secretary is well known for preening for the cameras with a level of self-regard that would embarrass most supermodels.

From Salon Mar. 13, 2026

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

From BBC Jul. 26, 2025

Outside each doorway stand virtual figures of smiling supermodels, congratulating each of us by name as we walk past.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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