idols
Example Sentences
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His influences and idols were eclectic; he was an English rock fanatic and a salsa obsessive; he loved everything from Hollywood westerns and gory B-pictures to European art-house cinema.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
But Eatherly was so extreme, he made even his idols blush.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Since the pop culture festival began in 1970, it has grown into a major event, with thousands of sometimes-costumed fans gathering in San Diego to buy memorabilia, see their idols and celebrate beloved stories.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The childhood sports idols for my generation of cousins were Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela and boxing champ Julio César Chávez, not Mexican soccer legends Hugo Sánchez and Jorge Campos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
My parents say they're Hindus, but they've never set up statues or idols at home.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
