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