supermodel

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supermodel

A supermodel walks down the runway during a fashion show.

Definition

Noun: A highly successful and famous fashion model who has achieved celebrity status, often recognized internationally and commanding very high fees.

Usage

The word "supermodel" is used to describe a fashion model who has transcended the typical boundaries of the modeling industry to become a widely recognized public figure. It implies a level of fame, influence, and career longevity that goes beyond ordinary modeling work.

Examples
  • The 1990s was the era of the supermodel, with faces like Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell dominating magazine covers worldwide.
  • She transitioned from a successful model to a global supermodel after her iconic runway walk for that major designer.
  • Becoming a supermodel requires more than just beauty; it involves business savvy and a strong personal brand.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used attributively (like an adjective) before other nouns.
    • She reached supermodel status by the age of twenty.
    • The event had a supermodel guest list.
Variants and Related Words
  • Model (noun): The general term for a person who poses to display clothing or other products.
  • Super (prefix): Used to form nouns denoting an individual or thing of exceptional size, quality, or ability (e.g., superstar, supercomputer).
Synonyms
  • Top model
  • Fashion icon (broader, can include non-models)
  • Celebrity model
Antonyms
  • Unknown model
  • Aspiring model
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • "Supermodel looks": A phrase used to describe someone with exceptionally striking and photogenic appearance, akin to that of a supermodel.
    • Even off-duty, she has supermodel looks.
supermodel

A supermodel walks down the runway during a fashion show.

Noun
  1. a fashion model who has attained the status of a celebrity