as in worship
excessive admiration of or devotion to a person
fans of the team are well known for their idolatry of the quarterback
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Recent Examples of idolatry
As religions developed and faiths were defined in Biblical texts and commentaries, teachings began to distinguish between veneration and idolatry.
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Judy Knotts, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Unlike most contemporary acts subject to mass idolatry, Wolf Alice’s online presence (which, historically, has been minimal) has never been part of the appeal.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Empathy rather than the idolatry of power will actually make our nation strong.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
His assessment is based not on the slack-jawed idolatry of elite-media toadies, but on sources nobody else thought to ring up and poke.
—Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Judy Knotts, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Unlike most contemporary acts subject to mass idolatry, Wolf Alice’s online presence (which, historically, has been minimal) has never been part of the appeal.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Empathy rather than the idolatry of power will actually make our nation strong.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
His assessment is based not on the slack-jawed idolatry of elite-media toadies, but on sources nobody else thought to ring up and poke.
—Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for idolatry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idolatry
Noun
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Photographer Osama Fathi has captured a stunning view of Perseid meteors crossing the bright ribbon of the Milky Way over the ruins of an ancient settlement in Egypt dedicated to the worship of the crocodile god Soknopaios.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Declines in regular worship and denominational belonging can reshape community networks that historically have been tied to charity, schooling and local politics.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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His commentary across the film, which potently mixes 16mm film and contemporary digital imagery that encompass the multiple eras of Adrian’s life, switches between adoration and regret befitting a father still contending with such a devastating loss.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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In theatrical Leo, the love planet brings passion and flair, heightening our desire for affection and adoration.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Hank Hill — stiff, sincere, propane-worshipping — wasn’t a joke.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
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The mountain has been widely used by the Kim dynasty to showcase the family’s own lore and deification.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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Depictions of breastfeeding in Western art are usually associated with the baby Jesus and Mary, apart from others in gilded deification.—
Alexandra Bregman,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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“Idolatry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idolatry. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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