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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He happened to be a talented footballer, too, playing a stone's throw from his idols for USO Mompiano, before joining lower-league side Lumezzane and then AC Milan at the age of 12.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 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
Their idols have become their guests: Clarkson talked about starting antidepressants while going through a divorce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Universe conditioned us to worship such false idols, portraying wealthy, aristocratic heroes as our greatest defense against alien threats and vigilantes working beyond the reach of the law as the true keepers of justice.
From Salon ● May 24, 2026
I leafed past pages of TV stars, rock-and-roll groups, and pop idols.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
