IDOLIZER Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

idolizer

noun

as in disciple

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Noun

Obeying Christ, the soon-to-be disciples got a hands-on lesson in the power of deeper, more humble prayers rather than surface-level efforts.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026
In particular, Greek mathematician-philosopher Pythagoras and his disciples may have associated beans with reincarnation, so some thought eating them was technically an act of cannibalism.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of disciple

Noun

An analysis published by NYU’s Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law discusses how younger consumers embrace dupe culture and proudly share affordable alternatives with friends and followers.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
The millennial creator, who shares personal finance advice with more than 2 million followers, is challenging the money rules younger generations have long heard from their parents and grandparents.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of follower

Noun

Overton, however, claimed that both informants were lying — and that the semen found on the comforter was planted on the scene by a spurned ex-lover with connections to the police department.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
The professionalization worked, but at the expense of the site’s internal culture, Cooke argues, as generous eccentrics were displaced by neurotic lovers of rules.

— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of lover

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Michele, who portrayed ambitious dreamer Rachel Berry for the entirety of the original series’ run, is reportedly set to return for the reboot.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
The beautiful, sullen boy was an energetic dreamer who often longed for his mother.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of dreamer

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Jeffrey Epstein is mentioned, as is Jimmy Kimmel, whose interview with this fresh-faced idealist was not allowed to air on ABC's airwaves.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Sep. 2026
At its core, Dark Matter is a series about the folly and hubris of humankind, even when — nay, especially when — idealists have the power to achieve transformative change.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of idealist

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Protect Your Family From The Risks Of Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurs are visionaries, so taking calculated risks comes naturally.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Cook’s predecessor, Steve Jobs, was a rock-star visionary who sold the world on the deeply personal and even spiritual nature of tech creations.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of visionary

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