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

In addition to transforming David Cassidy into a teen idol, the series also launched the long-running showbiz careers of his onscreen siblings, Susan Dey and Danny Bonaduce. — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

The idol swaps bodies with Jun-hyeon, who can’t believe this is happening again. — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 July 2026

And after his initial feel-good story of being drafted by the Lightning and meeting his idol Nikita Kucherov, Kulebiakin admitted his first two days at camp were a challenge physically. — Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Pop idol Madonna and director Guy Ritchie may no longer be together, but their December 2000 wedding was one for the books. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 July 2026