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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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
