idols

Example Sentences

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Recorded in 1959 by Carl Perkins, one of Ringo’s idols, the song suits the former Beatle’s voice to a tee.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

“Rory was one of my idols growing up,” Howell said, “so it’ll be a super special moment for me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The young filmmaker, who counts "One Battle After Another" director Paul Thomas Anderson among his idols, said the isolation and missed opportunities that technology imposes on men in particular was something he wanted to examine.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

It's an emerging trend that's upset some fans, who are having to factor in extra costs if they want to catch their idols in concert.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

They hear pop music, watch singing competition shows on television, have pop idols, and want to sing pop music.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin