Models after

EMULATES

Think of how someone might mimic a role model’s behavior or style, especially in tech or art. The word starts with "E" and rhymes with "simulates."

"Models after" is a straightforward definition hinting at the word "emulates," which means to imitate or follow as an example. The clue plays on the idea of modeling behavior or copying something, like how a student might emulate a mentor. It’s a direct synonym clue with no hidden wordplay—just a clean match between the definition and the answer.