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idol

noun

ˈī-dᵊl

Definition of idol

as in hero

a person who is the object of extreme or uncritical devotion a movie star whose portrayal of a comic book superhero in a blockbuster series has made him the idol of millions

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Recent Examples of idol Like his idol Paul Bocuse, Keller has created a proving ground for exceptional chefs in addition to an outstanding restaurant to dine at. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 Her fellow players were also excited to see their idol up close, many answering questions about Williams’ return in their own conversations with reporters in the buildup to Wimbledon. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 One of the set ups was for Kylian Mbappe to lead the Golden Boot rankings on six goals ahead of FC Barcelona idol Lionel Messi. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The agency’s trainee-to-idol development system allows fans to follow and actively support artists from the trainee stage through their debut, which creates a strong sense of participation, driving high fan loyalty. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for idol

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hero

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Soldier Valley Spirits' objective is to support military heroes and their families, Greenwood said.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Shakespeare’s haughty Roman war hero, revered on the battlefield yet reviled by hungry plebeians, becomes the flash point in a young democracy tearing itself apart over power and sacrifice.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

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