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
Soriano, 26, grew up in the Dominican Republic idolizing Pedro Martinez and, as a teenager, Luis Severino.
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Instead of idolizing sitcom trendsetters, many emulate lifestyle creators who promote capsule wardrobes, skincare routines, and age-appropriate yet refined looks.
—Dia Gallo, Parents, 17 June 2025
The most devastating feedback came from a founder Landau idolized.
—Megan Bruneau, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
With help from Patrick O’Sullivan, the former NHL player that Tavares once idolized and who’s now a player development coach with the Leafs, as well as teammate Philippe Myers, Tavares had just completed a post-practice shooting session.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Instead of idolizing sitcom trendsetters, many emulate lifestyle creators who promote capsule wardrobes, skincare routines, and age-appropriate yet refined looks.
—Dia Gallo, Parents, 17 June 2025
The most devastating feedback came from a founder Landau idolized.
—Megan Bruneau, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
With help from Patrick O’Sullivan, the former NHL player that Tavares once idolized and who’s now a player development coach with the Leafs, as well as teammate Philippe Myers, Tavares had just completed a post-practice shooting session.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idolize
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Photo of the day: Happy birthday, Moo Deng Thailand's iconic baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng celebrated her first birthday on Thursday, devouring a massive tropical fruit platter alongside her mother as throngs of adoring fans turned up for her four-day party.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Carissa is also a deeply loved aunt, adored by her nieces and nephews.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Baseball fans, especially those who worship the New York Yankees, may want to contemplate a move to Florida.—
Madeleine Marr
July 3,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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The religious display of the Lady of Guadalupe in lights at the factory, Maria’s prayer table, my own religious statues outside my home, and the plastic Virgin Mary in yards are merely means to the end — worshiping God and thanking him for our existence, salvation and his abundant mercy.—
Judy Knotts,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Those hoping for a bling-laden interior won’t like the Kia K4.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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The first video Nolan posted about the paralysis has gone viral with more than 1.5 million views and over 18,700 likes on TikTok in a matter of days.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Idolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idolize. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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