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a person who is the object of extreme or uncritical devotion
a movie star whose portrayal of a comic book superhero in a blockbuster series has made him the idol of millions
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Recent Examples of idols
So Yeon, while Zoey's appearance was drawn from several K-pop idols.
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
With animation by Sony Pictures Imageworks, dynamic choreography combined with powerful vocals makes Rumi, Mira, and Zoey feel like real K-Pop idols, even though the audience knows they are animated.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Never meet your idols is a common phrase about your celebrity role models.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 Aug. 2025
While her two siblings remain influential to her game, Pareja also noted Spanish legend Rafael Nadal as one of her biggest idols.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
KPop Demon Hunters is an American production, but it has been accepted by Korean audiences (and real-life K-pop idols), who appreciate the cultural authenticity in the film.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Some of his idols, OGs like Lynn Martinez, Belkys Nerey, Patrick Fraser are still working there.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
His idols include Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler and his parents.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
From Murphy’s instincts as a casting visionary to Palmer’s action-hero transformation and Davidson’s reflections on learning from one of his idols, the conversation is full of candid moments and behind-the-scenes gems.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Aug. 2025
Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
With animation by Sony Pictures Imageworks, dynamic choreography combined with powerful vocals makes Rumi, Mira, and Zoey feel like real K-Pop idols, even though the audience knows they are animated.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Never meet your idols is a common phrase about your celebrity role models.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 Aug. 2025
While her two siblings remain influential to her game, Pareja also noted Spanish legend Rafael Nadal as one of her biggest idols.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
KPop Demon Hunters is an American production, but it has been accepted by Korean audiences (and real-life K-pop idols), who appreciate the cultural authenticity in the film.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Some of his idols, OGs like Lynn Martinez, Belkys Nerey, Patrick Fraser are still working there.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
His idols include Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler and his parents.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
From Murphy’s instincts as a casting visionary to Palmer’s action-hero transformation and Davidson’s reflections on learning from one of his idols, the conversation is full of candid moments and behind-the-scenes gems.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idols
Noun
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Meanwhile, hydrating heroes like hyaluronic acid and glycerin ensure skin stays natural-looking and never cakey.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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The episode takes our heroes to a European night club on a black ops mission to intercept an arms dealer.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the delicate and sturdy structure with a multitiered roof that makes her box look a pagoda devoted to the baking gods.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Knight slowly explores the city and uncovers its many secrets, learning about the Lovecraftian gods who shaped it.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Idols.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idols. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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