idols

NOUN

person greatly admired

Synonyms

STRONGEST

darling deity hero icon superstar

STRONG

beloved dear desire favorite fetish god goddess image inamorata simulacrum

WEAK

eidolon false god golden calf graven image pagan symbol

Antonyms

STRONG

hate

Example Sentences

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Herrera says he has "never had idols from Real Madrid or Barcelona - my idols were Real Zaragoza players"

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

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

I leafed past pages of TV stars, rock-and-roll groups, and pop idols.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia