idol

noun

ˈī-dᵊl

: an object of extreme devotion

a movie idol

also : ideal sense 2

: a representation or symbol of an object of worship

broadly : a false god

: a likeness of something

obsolete : pretender, impostor

: a false conception : fallacy

: a form or appearance visible but without substance

an enchanted phantom, a lifeless idol

P. B. Shelley

Example Sentences

an actor who is the idol of millions a movie star whose portrayal of a comic book superhero in a blockbuster series has made him the idol of millions

Recent Examples on the Web Pixar's Coco follows a kid named Miguel who has big dreams of becoming a musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz.

Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 8 Sep. 2022 Joyce Carol Oates’ sweeping biographical novel about the glamorous star has been adapted by director Andrew Dominik, starring Ana de Armas as the screen idol.

Pat Saperstein, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 Witnessing the stage presence and glamour of the music industry that night, the fire to become a sensation, just like his idol, grew.

Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 10 Aug. 2022 Dress up as your idol and grab some friends to go as the full squad on Halloween night.

Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 28 July 2022 One day, while furtively attending a comic book convention dressed as her idol, Kamala gains powers that transform her into a real superhero.

Tyler Bey, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 June 2022 Her talk show is now entering its second season – some in the industry see her as the heir to her idol Oprah Winfrey – and the most recent season of Top Model delivered its strongest ratings ever.

People Staff, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 He's long drawn comparisons to his idol Bruce Springsteen not just for his robust saxophone breaks, but for the ways in which his lyrics depict the plight of the blue collar worker.

Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 Meanwhile, Cyrus almost instantly became an idol for young girls across the planet by playing Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on Disney Channel.

Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 July 2022 See More

单词	idol
释义	idol noun ˈī-dᵊl 1 : an object of extreme devotion a movie idol also : ideal sense 2 2 : a representation or symbol of an object of worship broadly : a false god 3 a : a likeness of something b obsolete : pretender, impostor 4 : a false conception : fallacy 5 : a form or appearance visible but without substance an enchanted phantom, a lifeless idol P. B. Shelley Synonyms god hero icon ikon See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences an actor who is the idol of millions a movie star whose portrayal of a comic book superhero in a blockbuster series has made him the idol of millions Recent Examples on the Web Pixar's Coco follows a kid named Miguel who has big dreams of becoming a musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 8 Sep. 2022 Joyce Carol Oates’ sweeping biographical novel about the glamorous star has been adapted by director Andrew Dominik, starring Ana de Armas as the screen idol. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 Witnessing the stage presence and glamour of the music industry that night, the fire to become a sensation, just like his idol, grew. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 10 Aug. 2022 Dress up as your idol and grab some friends to go as the full squad on Halloween night. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 28 July 2022 One day, while furtively attending a comic book convention dressed as her idol, Kamala gains powers that transform her into a real superhero. Tyler Bey, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 June 2022 Her talk show is now entering its second season – some in the industry see her as the heir to her idol Oprah Winfrey – and the most recent season of Top Model delivered its strongest ratings ever. People Staff, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 He's long drawn comparisons to his idol Bruce Springsteen not just for his robust saxophone breaks, but for the ways in which his lyrics depict the plight of the blue collar worker. Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 Meanwhile, Cyrus almost instantly became an idol for young girls across the planet by playing Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on Disney Channel. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French idle, from Late Latin idolum, from Greek eidōlon image, idol; akin to Greek eidos form — more at idyll First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing idol fallen idol matinee idol fallen idol matinee idol Kids Definition idol noun ˈī-dᵊl 1 : an image worshipped as a god 2 : a much loved or admired person or thing a movie idol idol noun as in hero a person who is the object of extreme or uncritical devotion a movie star whose portrayal of a comic book superhero in a blockbuster series has made him the idol of millions Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance hero god icon ikon model classic paragon ideal exemplar nonpareil beau ideal
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idol

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