idol

Example Sentences

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The sport is now deep into its next generation of champions and Woods hovers over all of it, both as an idol to today’s contenders and a heavyweight force behind the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The media and entertainment company’s idol marketing business is overtaking its TV and content businesses by revenue contribution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Nearly 20,000 spectators in Bayamon, on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, a US territory, gave the Argentine idol a standing ovation when he finally entered the game.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

"My biggest idol was probably Manuel Neuer," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Travis considered the proposition tentatively, not wanting to contradict his idol, but realizing he might have no choice.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner