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idol

Pronunciation: [ˈaɪdəl]

Word

Learn how to use idol in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

My favorite pop singer is my idol, and I have all her albums.

Example

He used to consider that actor his idol, but now he thinks he is overrated.

Example

Who is your idol in the world of sports?

Context: “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.

Example

In ancient cultures, people often prayed to idols made of stone or wood.

Example

The community decided to stop worshipping idols and focus on their beliefs instead.

Example

What kind of idols do people worship in various religions?

Context: “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.

Example

Many people treat their favorite video game like an idol, spending hours playing it.

Example

She realized her obsession with her phone had turned it into an unhealthy idol.

Example

What do you think can become an idol in someone's life?

How to pronounce idol

Pronunciation: [ˈaɪdəl]

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