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单词 eidolon
释义

eidolon

noun

ei·​do·​lon ī-ˈdō-lən How to pronounce eidolon (audio)
plural eidolons ī-ˈdō-lənz How to pronounce eidolon (audio) or eidola ī-ˈdō-lə How to pronounce eidolon (audio)
1
: an unsubstantial image : phantom
2
: ideal

Synonyms

  • beau ideal
  • classic
  • exemplar
  • idea
  • ideal
  • model
  • nonesuch
  • nonpareil
  • paragon
  • patron saint
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Example Sentences

an industrialist who remains an eidolon of the visionary and ambitious self-made man
Recent Examples on the Web To enlist Helen, rather than the more popular The Trojan Women, for an antiwar theme makes sense especially in the wake of the conflict in Iraq: Helen posits that a decade-long war was fought and a civilization destroyed over a mirage, an eidolon. Lidija Haas, Harper's Magazine, 27 Apr. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Greek eidōlon — more at idol

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

eidolon

noun

as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation an industrialist who remains an eidolon of the visionary and ambitious self-made man

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • model
  • idea
  • example
  • incarnation
  • paragon
  • manifestation
  • ideal
  • patron saint
  • nonesuch
  • phantom
  • pinnacle
  • mirror
  • exemplar
  • nonpareil
  • personification
  • classic
  • archetype
  • essence
  • principle
  • beau ideal
  • pink
  • paradigm
  • embodiment
  • role model
  • zenith
  • apotheosis
  • touchstone
  • apex
  • gage
  • acme
  • summit
  • guideline
  • epitome
  • rule
  • culmination
  • gauge
  • quintessence
  • standard
  • pattern
  • peak
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