Meaning & use

idol

noun·Everyday

A person who is greatly admired, loved, or looked up to, often a celebrity or public figure.

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The young gymnast kept a poster of her idol above her bed for motivation.

He grew up idolizing his older brother, an idol who taught him to play guitar.

A note on using this word

Idol also has an older, literal sense: an image or object worshipped as a god.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

An image or object that is worshipped as a god.

Archaeologists uncovered a small stone idol buried near the ancient temple.

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