idol
Pronunciación: [ˈaɪdəl]
Contexto: «celebrity»
(noun) a person that many people admire and look up to, usually because they are famous or talented. An idol can be a movie star, singer, or athlete that you really love and want to be like.
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My favorite pop singer is my idol, and I have all her albums.
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He used to consider that actor his idol, but now he thinks he is overrated.
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Who is your idol in the world of sports?
Contexto: «religion»
(noun) an image or statue that people worship or admire very much. In some religions, an idol represents a god or connected to their beliefs.
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In ancient cultures, people often prayed to idols made of stone or wood.
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The community decided to stop worshipping idols and focus on their beliefs instead.
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What kind of idols do people worship in various religions?
Contexto: «metaphor»
(noun) something or someone that is loved too much, almost to the point of obsession. It can be a hobby, object, or even an idea that people are devoted to.
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Many people treat their favorite video game like an idol, spending hours playing it.
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She realized her obsession with her phone had turned it into an unhealthy idol.
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What do you think can become an idol in someone's life?