idols

NOUN

person greatly admired

Synonyms

STRONGEST

darling deity hero icon superstar

STRONG

beloved dear desire favorite fetish god goddess image inamorata simulacrum

WEAK

eidolon false god golden calf graven image pagan symbol

Antonyms

STRONG

hate

Example Sentences

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"And now here we are, life is crazy," said Parkkonen, who became famous after appearing in the Finnish reality TV show "Idols" in 2008.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The 28-year-old, from Doncaster, who is bringing the Idols World Tour to the UK next spring, was due to tour the US this month.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

Yungblud, the chart-topping singer who set up his own festival, is dropping his new album Idols on Friday.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025

The trio of accusers publicized their allegations in the 2024 docuseries “Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

Idols are lifeless things that cannot move, see, hear or speak.

From With the Children on Sunday Through Eye-Gate and Ear-Gate into the City of Child-Soul by Stall, Sylvanus