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
Her polished fashion sense, marked by sophisticated, minimalist pieces and a neutral color palette, has been idolized even decades after her death.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Kiffin idolized Spurrier growing up.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
However, there are still very young children who idolize him.
—Esteban Campanela, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
Bergman grew up idolizing the famed attorney.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 19 Nov. 2025
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Kiffin idolized Spurrier growing up.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
However, there are still very young children who idolize him.
—Esteban Campanela, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
Bergman grew up idolizing the famed attorney.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 19 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idolize
Verb
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Sweet alyssum has clusters of flowers with a honey fragrance, and pollinators adore it.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Reluctant to leave him alone, Henry insists Bill come to stay with him and his wife Pat (Katie McGrath), giving him time also with his adoring niece Debby (Tallulah Cavanaugh).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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At Karmel Mall’s prayer hall, where hundreds worshiped daily, congregations were less than half their usual size, Sabri said.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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You’re encouraged to admire them, to worship them.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Feltner likes the direction the Rockies are headed under a new front office and pitching staff as camp opens.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota goodbye College hockey coaches generally don’t like to see their players leave school early for the professional ranks.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Idolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idolize. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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