supermodel

American

[soo-per-mod-l] / ˈsu pərˌmɒd l /

noun

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

supermodel British

/ ˈsuːpəˌmɒdəl /

noun

a very successful and well-known photographic or catwalk model

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Etymology

Origin of supermodel

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Canadian supermodel Jessica Stam has put her expansive Hawaii estate on the market for $4.99 million after she traded the hustle of New York for a beach paradise.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

The makeup line of Grammy Award-winning Gwen Stefani shuttered in February after under four years in business, for example, not long after supermodel Kate Moss’s Cosmoss brand was dissolved.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The semi-autobiographical story “follows the roller-coaster life of the witty, uninhibited and gorgeous Angelika Douglas; a legendary ’80’s supermodel, actress and full-time bon vivant.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Watching the former supermodel lay into the young hopeful in front of millions of viewers still ranks as one of the show's most shocking moments, 20 years later.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

The pale coral is soft and delicate—I feel like a supermodel or something.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

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