Synonyms for idol
ˈaɪd lidol

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1. idol, graven image, godnoun

   a material effigy that is worshipped

   "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image"; "money was his god"

   Synonyms:
   graven image, deity, perfection, matinee idol, divinity, paragon, god, beau ideal, immortal

2. idol, matinee idolnoun

   someone who is adored blindly and excessively

   Synonyms:
   perfection, paragon, matinee idol, beau ideal, god, graven image

3. paragon, idol, perfection, beau idealnoun

   an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

   Synonyms:
   nonsuch, flawlessness, saint, nonesuch, perfection, apotheosis, paragon, graven image, matinee idol, god, nonpareil, beau ideal, ideal, ne plus ultra

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1. idolnoun

   Synonyms:
   pagan deity, false god

2. idolnoun

   Synonyms:
   falsity

3. idolnoun

   Synonyms:
   favorite, pet, darling

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1. idolnoun

   Synonyms:
   image (of a divinity), effigy, graven image, Juggernaut

   Associated words:
   idolater, idolatrous, idolatry, idolize, iconoplast, iconoclast, iconodule, idolomania, iconography, iconology, idoloclast, iconomachy, ting, iconolatry

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1. List of paraphrases for "idol":

   heroine, shrine

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1. Connick Jr.:

   I think everybody thinks that( ‘ American Idol ’ will come back,) i think they said that. That’s why they called it the ‘ Farewell Season ’ not the final season. I would think at some point … it was still getting 12 million viewers so I would bring it back, wouldn't you ?

2. Sir Arthur Eddington:

   Proof is the idol before whom the pure mathematician tortures himself.

3. Channing Dungey:

   We knew that ‘American Idol’ on ABC would unleash an opportunity for singers from all walks of life to realize their dreams and that these incredible contestants would have America rooting for their success, i am thrilled that Katy, Luke, Lionel and Ryan will be back to once again embark on this Idol journey with us to discover the next crop of inspiring talent.

4. Kelly Clarkson:

   I was the biggest girl in the show, and I wasn't big, but people would call me big. Because I was the biggest one on 'Idol,' I've kind of always gotten that.

5. Kukhee Choo:

   There's a lot of affinity in Japan towards idol figures as the management companies choose very average, cute, young cheerful women. They want everyone to feel like this could be your daughter or next-door neighbor, if someone powerful has a hard time coming out, the average women in Japan thinks, what chance do I have ? But idols are very relatable. This incident could help other young women to think, if she came out, then I can come out too.