Synonyms of idols

idols

noun

plural of idol

as in heroes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heroes
• gods
• icons
• models
• classics
• ideals
• exemplars
• paragons
• nonpareils
• beau ideals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of idols

Since then, she’s worked with some of her biggest idols in the culinary world, cooking alongside everyone from Jean-Georges Vongerichten to Masaharu Morimoto, Giada De Laurentiis, and Gordon Ramsay. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

Katseye doesn’t seem to get in as much trouble as K-pop idols have in the past for swearing; a patina of unruliness has endeared the group to its followers. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026

Tovar attributed Ariel Camacho as being one of his biggest idols growing up and said that his music inspired him to pick up the guitar. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Another is the sheer starpower of K-pop idols like the members of BTS and Blackpink. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026

The group has been open about drawing on Korean expertise – training from specialists who have worked with K-pop idols – while insisting its sound remains distinct. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

The Signature subscription is intended for politicians, actors, music idols, and other public figures. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Fans crave these lows, if only to make their idols’ eventual victory on the charts all the more satisfying. — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

In some ways, the question touches on the work of one of my MIT idols, Marvin Minsky. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026