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eidolon

noun

ī-ˈdō-lən

Definition of eidolon

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

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Noun

The risk of rogue models cannot be held back by blasts of ego.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
The other image showed models climbing a ladder to reach shoes that hung from a tree branch.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of model

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Venus in your communication zone connects awkwardly with Uranus in your career sector, making a message, comment, post, or casual idea more visible than intended.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
And the tariffs are a terrible idea in any event, amounting to a consumer tax and interrupting crucial trade.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of idea

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The Sox need only look in the opposite dugout for an example.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
The Gates Foundation spokesperson said a goal of the commitment is to help see accelerated learning and to help students catch up, one example being using the tool to give students more repetition and practice.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of example

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The result draws a through line between the song’s original live incarnation and its studio counterpart, while still giving listeners something new.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
Based in Austin, Texas, Brocato has been with Rosenfield Media Group since 2020, when the current incarnation of the company was established under CEO Zach Rosenfield.

— William Earl, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

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