A poster child Meaning in English
expression · lemma: poster child
Definition
Someone who is a perfect example of a particular quality, cause, or situation; originally, a child's photo on a poster for a campaign.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly figurative, often for both positive and negative qualities (e.g., 'poster child for success', 'poster child for bad behavior'). Slightly informal, common in news, conversation, and business. Not literal; rarely used for actual children today.
Example Sentences
She is a poster child for hard work and determination.
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He became a poster child for healthy living after losing weight.
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The city is a poster child for urban development.
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After that scandal, the company became a poster child for everything wrong with big business.
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Mark is basically a poster child for procrastination—he’s always late with his work.
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Tech startups in this city are poster children for innovation these days.
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