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 idolStill, there is a logic to the commentator panel, which includes former idol Kyoko Koizumi, and comedy duo Reiwa Roman.—Kayti Burt, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025 Recent deaths of young K-pop idols and K-drama stars have highlighted ongoing concerns about mental health and pressures in South Korea’s entertainment industry.—Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025 Police kill the music on a pop idol, a playground discovery definitely wasn’t childproofed, and why your wallet might soon get lighter.—Ash Reynolds, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2025 Just beyond were a handful of Blackpink super fans who’d clearly had the smart idea to come here, rather than the premiere red carpet, to catch a glimpse of their idol.—Liam Hess, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for idol
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