1
: an object of extreme devotion
a movie idol
also
: ideal sense 2
2
: a representation or symbol of an object of worship
broadly
: a false god
4
: a false conception : fallacy
5
: a form or appearance visible but without substance
an enchanted phantom, a lifeless idol—
P. B. Shelley
P. B. Shelley
Examples of idol in a Sentence
an actor who is the idol of millions
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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Just beyond were a handful of Blackpink super fans who’d clearly had the smart idea to come here, rather than the premiere red carpet, to catch a glimpse of their idol.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
This week, Drake and PartyNextDoor nice up our Valentine’s Day with some moody new love songs, Sabrina Carpenter taps her idol Dolly Parton for a twangy remix, and Addison Rae delivers another cheeky hit.
—Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
Get ready for another dose of nostalgia for Gen Z.
Victorious, the Nickelodeon show that launched the career of teen idol Victoria Justice (who also starred in two more iconic kids shows, Zoey 101 and The Suit Life of Zach & Cody) is getting a spin-off series.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025
Meeting ‘one of her idols’ When the final Chiefs double-decker bus parked in front of them, Shannon and Azalea Helgerud figured Noah Gray had passed them already.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
This week, Drake and PartyNextDoor nice up our Valentine’s Day with some moody new love songs, Sabrina Carpenter taps her idol Dolly Parton for a twangy remix, and Addison Rae delivers another cheeky hit.
—Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
Get ready for another dose of nostalgia for Gen Z.
Victorious, the Nickelodeon show that launched the career of teen idol Victoria Justice (who also starred in two more iconic kids shows, Zoey 101 and The Suit Life of Zach & Cody) is getting a spin-off series.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025
Meeting ‘one of her idols’ When the final Chiefs double-decker bus parked in front of them, Shannon and Azalea Helgerud figured Noah Gray had passed them already.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Idol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idol. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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idol
noun1
: an image worshipped as a god
2
: a greatly loved and admired person or thing
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