idolized

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Idolized by supporters and attacked by enemies, presidents to a great extent lose control of their public image.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2014

Idolized in some quarters and reviled in others, Mr. Korine, now 37, may be a bit long in the tooth for the enfant terrible act.

From New York Times • May 7, 2010

Idolized by peers for his clean, lilting, meticulous style, he was less famous in the U.S. than fellow bandleaders Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw and Glenn Miller--all of whom flocked to him for arrangements.

From Time Magazine Archive

Idolized by the township's teenagers, she was carried on their shoulders into political funerals and was constantly surrounded on the streets by dancing youngsters chanting "Man-del-a, Man-del-a."

From Time Magazine Archive

Idolized by the household, it was not strange that she soon learned to consider herself the most important member of it.

From Inez A Tale of the Alamo by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)