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

Yungblud, real name Dominic Harrison, had been touring his album Idols, which was released in June.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

He has had three number one albums in the UK chart with Weird! in 2020, his self-titled album in 2022 and Idols.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 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 once they won thee, charmed thee, Lovely things of time and sense; Gilded, thus does sin disarm thee, Honey’d lest thou turn thee thence.

From The Lord of Glory Meditations on the person, the work and glory of our Lord Jesus Christ by Gaebelein, Arno Clemens