Answer: rolemodels

AnswerCrossword Clue
ROLEMODELSThe Yankees' Derek Jeter et al.
ROLEMODELSExemplars
ROLEMODELSIdeals
ROLEMODELSParagons
ROLEMODELSThey're often emulated
ROLEMODELSGood examples