IDOLIZE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

idolize

verb

ˈī-də-ˌlīz

Definition of idolize

as in to adore

to love or admire too much she blindly idolized her older sister, refusing to acknowledge any of her faults

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Recent Examples of idolize Indigenous Peoples Day provides an alternative option for those not wanting to recognize the controversial historical figure, and counters the narrative of Columbus being someone to idolize. — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 12 Oct. 2026 Combs idolized his father, Melvin, wearing his portrait on a medallion around his neck; Christian treats his father with the same reverence. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026 As a boy, Algren lived on the South Side and idolized the White Sox. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Messi, who is idolized in Argentina, has never played professionally in his home country. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for idolize

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The two shared a friendship adored by fans, often seen greeting each other with an affectionate kiss on the lips whether on TV programs or on the red carpet.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026
Stewart was adored by his collaborators and the public alike.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of adore

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At the church north of Detroit, Stevens and fiance Jason Turkish worshipped with Rogers and his wife, Kristi.

— Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Louella and Hedda were two sides of the same coin, minted in a culture that worshipped celebrity and feared moral chaos.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of worship

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And Democrats of all stripes, the ones that Faiz likes, the one that Lis likes, and any in between, were the happy beneficiaries of it.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
Others don't like the implication that the event is somehow a ruse to meet a significant other, rather than a way to just meet people in general.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026

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