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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 K-pop has historically been an industry that holds idols — the name given to pop stars in the Korean entertainment industry — to an extremely high standard. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 Off the runway later in the day, the actress attended the brand’s spring 2027 show afterparty, which was well attended by a slew of familiar faces from K-Pop idols to fellow actors. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026 Unlike those idols, Zada has to grapple with the demands of modern stardom. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026 Idolatry Rob found the Savu immunity idol last week — nothing to beware of here! — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for idol

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hero

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Related Stories The extraordinary circumstances have turned Machchhar into a national hero in his native India as well as in Israel.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
The new Marvel series will see the hero grapple with his identity and humanity while evading a bounty hunter and reuniting with his son.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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