idol
noun
an image or other material object representing a deity to which religious worship is addressed.
idols
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pluralof idol.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But Eatherly was so extreme, he made even his idols blush.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
The actors in the videos are to become the people’s new friends and idols, such that forming relationships with friends and family is no longer necessary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 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
Bay Boy and P. L. had at one time been his idols.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
