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Idol

🔄 Synonyms of "Idol"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
paragonnoun	A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others.
graven imagenoun	A carved idol or representation of a god used as an object of worship.
perfectionnoun	The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing substandard remains; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence.
beau idealnoun	Nonstandard spelling of beau idéal. [Ideal excellence, or an imaginary standard of perfection.]
matinee idolnoun	Alternative form of matinée idol. [(dated) A star of movies, often male, who is adored by his many fans; used primarily in the 1940s-1960s.]
godnoun	A deity or supreme being; a supernatural, typically immortal, being with superior powers, to which personhood is attributed.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Idol"

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Word	Definition
graven imagenoun	A carved idol or representation of a god used as an object of worship.
godnoun	A deity or supreme being; a supernatural, typically immortal, being with superior powers, to which personhood is attributed.
beau idealnoun	Nonstandard spelling of beau idéal. [Ideal excellence, or an imaginary standard of perfection.]
paragonnoun	A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others.
perfectionnoun	The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing substandard remains; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence.
matinee idolnoun	Alternative form of matinée idol. [(dated) A star of movies, often male, who is adored by his many fans; used primarily in the 1940s-1960s.]
iconnoun	(graphical user interface) A small picture that represents something.
shrinenoun	A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.
worshipingnoun	(US) Alternative form of worshipping. [An act of worship.]
celebritynoun	(countable) A person who has a high degree of recognition by the general population for his or her success or accomplishments; a famous person.
heronoun	Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
heroinenoun	A female hero.
luminarynoun	One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.
characternoun	(countable) A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.
symbolnoun	A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.
imagenoun	A visual or other representation of the external form of something in art.
sizenoun	The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is.
headlinernoun	(music) The headlining band or performer at a concert or similar event; the best-known and first billed musician, comedian, etc., often performing as the final act of the evening.
topnoun	The highest or uppermost part of something.
toastnoun	(chiefly uncountable) Bread that has been toasted (cooked lightly by browning).