idol

//ˈaɪ.dəl//
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Visual representation of idol

Noun

idolSingular
idolsPlural
1

A person who is greatly admired, loved, or revered, especially a celebrity or famous figure.

She has been my idol since I was a child.

2

An image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.

The ancient temple was filled with idols made of gold and stone.

3

Something that is excessively admired or devoted to.

Money has become an idol in modern society.