Synonyms of idol

idol

noun

ˈī-dᵊl 

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

• hero
• god
• icon
• model
• classic
• paragon
• ideal
• exemplar
• nonpareil
• beau ideal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of idol

He was also asked about being one of Hollywood’s last movie stars, and Clooney swiftly brought up two of his idols and good friends, Gregory Peck and Paul Newman. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

He was also dressed as his idol, a true-to-life cosplay that his father, Steve, said he's done for three consecutive Halloweens. — Brian Bull, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

Few character intros in movie history are better than Indiana Jones snagging that golden idol before being promptly chased by a giant boulder and a tribe of blowdart-wielding warriors. — Frank Deruggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

In April, flowerovlove almost had a run-in with her pop idol as both made their debuts at Coachella. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 3 Sep. 2026