idol
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But until then, this former teen idol needs to grow up.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Fonseca, who briefly interrupted the applause on Court Philippe-Chatrier to say happy birthday to his mum sitting in his box, reflected on his astonishment at beating his "idol".
From BBC • May 29, 2026
He turns out to be a former pop idol, Danny Wilson.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Four-time women's champion Iga Swiatek, who recently spent time with her idol on the practice court, benefits from a similar style.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Usually, he’s exploring people’s dedication to a different idol, that of technology.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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