idolize

Example Sentences

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My mother and I identify with each other and idolize each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2024

Not being able to live the idealized versions of herself—which include visions of being surrounded by friends and fans who love and idolize her for her beauty and talent—leaves Tessa profoundly distressed.

From Scientific American • Aug. 16, 2023

“They go psycho on you, because they’re all psychopaths. They’re arrogant psychopaths with God complexes because our society has moved people to idolize doctors.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2023

However, Julie believes that sometimes in the people fans idolize, they see something they aspire to be, which can be a positive.

From Salon • May 29, 2023

“This has nothing to do with Luce, all right? She’s gone and it’s no thanks to the way she lived her life. I wish you wouldn’t idolize her so much.”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy