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idolatrous

[ahy-dol-uh-truhs] / aɪˈdɒl ə trəs /
ADJECTIVE
fetishistic
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"Hearts must be set free from an idolatrous thirst for profit," the Pope said.

From BBC Apr. 16, 2026

I am idolatrous, searching for false hope in the Gods of Perfect Bodies, the ones I’ve always wanted as my own, the bodies that I’ll never have.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2023

On that occasion, it was traditionalists who reacted in fury: they threw what they saw as idolatrous statues into the Tiber.

From The Guardian Feb. 14, 2020

Those tuning in late will need to know that Jephtha has been recalled from exile to lead the Israelites into battle against the harassing, idolatrous Ammonites.

From New York Times Mar. 12, 2017

I showed them her Majesty’s picture, which they so admired and honoured as it had been easy to have brought them idolatrous thereof.”

From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 by Frederick Whymper




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