Idol

Quick meaning: Idol is a noun meaning A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.

Meaning

A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.

More Meanings

1. A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
2. (Asia, originally Japan) A popular entertainer, usually young, captivating and attractive, and often female, with an image of being close to fans.
3. (obsolete) An eidolon or phantom; a misleading or elusive image or representation.

Example Sentences

Tom Cruise is his idol.

Sachin Tendulkar is Rohan's idol.

They are known as "idols" and their job is "to sell dreams". For decades, the young pop stars of Japan and South Korea have been the envy of teenagers.

There's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Kathmandu, There's a little marble cross below the town; There's a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew, And the Yellow God forever gazes down.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for idol

Depending on context, synonyms include pagod, pagoda, icon, star, superstar, paragon.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include god, beau ideal, paragon, perfection, icon, shrine.

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