idolize

Example Sentences

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His path to this moment began with a Japanese TV show he watched as a child, featuring a charismatic violinist-pianist he quickly came to idolize.

From Los Angeles Times

This man has been idolized as a libertine — his mission is “Viva la libertà” — but his own freedom, not the freedom of other people.

From New York Times

In Britain, two teens who reportedly idolized the Columbine duo were charged that year with plotting a school massacre.

From Washington Post

Yes, she idolized Maria as a child, but she really loved seeing everything — all of the flaws.

From Washington Post

Heyward, 33, has always idolized Robinson, who was born in Cairo, Ga., and moved to Southern California, where he was a multi-sport star at Pasadena City College and UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times