idolized

past tense of idolize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of idolized The Founding Fathers idolized Cincinnatus, who was appointed dictator to save the Roman Republic, then peacefully returned to his fields. Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025 Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said that the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, appeared to have idolized many of the mass shooters who had gone before them. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 Fein had long idolized the legendary producer and creator of the Wall of Sound. Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idolized
Verb
  • One parent tester of a 10 month old adored everything about this simple, but special toy.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Besides the delicious sandwiches, the mango and papaya parfait was particularly delightful and light, and the chocolate cake came adored with a pink butterfly.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Quote of the day Shakya’s 2-year-old daughter, Aryatara, was chosen in Nepal as the new living goddess worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Rulers on the Nile did not rely solely on their own human powers but worshipped and propitiated a natural world that was alive with gods.
    Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Idolized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idolized. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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