Idol

/ˈa‍ɪdə‍l/

/ˈaɪdəɫ/

[noun]

Idol

[NOUN]

an object, image or statue representing a god, that is worshiped

synonyms : god

graven image

someone who is adored blindly and excessively

synonyms : matinee idol

an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

synonyms : beau ideal

paragon

perfection

Examples

1. She could not contain her happiness when meeting her childhood idol, and smiled from ear to ear the entire time.

2. The businessman reminded his colleagues that innovation is key to success, and that they should not be afraid to break with traditional ways of thinking, as custom is the plague of wise men and the idol of fools.

3. Get better idols.

4. Get better idols.