idolize
Example Sentences
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And I’m walking up and down the street with this man who I idolize and we are at that moment like equals and teammates.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
They idolize him beyond anything that is reasonable.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2024
It’s not unusual for Americans to idolize presidents—Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama are still actively revered by many—but no other president has inspired the same level of merchandise lines or themed car flags.
From Slate • Nov. 27, 2023
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
“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
Vocabulary lists containing idolize
The Outsiders
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"A Village After Dark" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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Novel Study: The Outsiders, Chapters 6–12
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