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IDOL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for IDOL?

Need another word that means the same as “idol”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “idol” in this overview.

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Idol as a Noun
Definitions of "Idol" as a noun
Synonyms of "Idol" as a noun (22 Words)
Usage Examples of "Idol" as a noun
Associations of "Idol" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Idol” are: beau ideal, paragon, perfection, god, graven image, matinee idol, icon, image, likeness, fetish, totem, statue, figure, figurine, doll, carving, hero, heroine, star, superstar, celebrity, celebutante

Idol as a Noun

Definitions of "Idol" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “idol” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A material effigy that is worshipped.
Someone who is adored blindly and excessively.
An ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept.
An image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.
A person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered.

Synonyms of "Idol" as a noun (22 Words)

beau ideal	A man who is the lover of a girl or young woman.
carving	The action of carving. A table decorated with fluted carving.
celebrity	The state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed. He was a baseball celebrity.
celebutante	A celebrity who is well known in fashionable society.
doll	A small replica of a person; used as a toy. Would you be a doll* and set the table.*
fetish	An excessive and irrational devotion or commitment to a particular thing. A man with a fetish* for surgical masks.*
figure	A short succession of notes producing a single impression; a brief melodic or rhythmic formula out of which longer passages are developed. A figure* of two thousand pounds.*
figurine	A statuette, especially one of a human form.
graven image	Someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor.
hero	(Greek mythology) priestess of Aphrodite who killed herself when her lover Leander drowned while trying to swim the Hellespont to see her. A war hero.
heroine	A woman admired for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. She was a true feminist heroine.
icon	A graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface. This iron jawed icon* of American manhood.*
image	A simile or metaphor. She s the very image* of her mother.*
likeness	The semblance, guise, or outward appearance of. Man created God in his own likeness.
matinee idol	A theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon.
paragon	A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. Your cook is a paragon.
perfection	The state or quality of being perfect. The satiny perfection* of her skin.*
star	A star shaped symbol used to indicate a category of excellence. MPs suggested giving ferries star* ratings.*
statue	A carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.
superstar	Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field. Despite their superstar* status the band refuse to change their lifestyle.*
totem	A clan or tribe identified by their kinship to a common totemic object. The fast food chains have become totems of Western economic development.

Usage Examples of "Idol" as a noun

A soccer idol.

Associations of "Idol" (30 Words)

admiration	A feeling of delighted approval and liking. I have the greatest admiration* for all those involved in the project.*
atheism	A lack of belief in the existence of God or gods.
atheist	Related to or characterized by or given to atheism. He is a committed atheist.
atheistic	Rejecting any belief in gods. Some were preoccupied with God others were atheistic* to the core.*
deist	A person who believes that God created the universe and then abandoned it.
gentile	Belonging to or characteristic of non-Jewish peoples. Christians refer to themselves as gentiles.
heathen	Relating to heathens. My brother and I were raised as my grandma puts it as heathens.
heretic	A person believing in or practising religious heresy.
heretical	Holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted. I feel a bit heretical* saying this but I think the film has too much action.*
icon	A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration. This iron jawed icon* of American manhood.*
iconoclasm	The rejection or destruction of religious images as heretical; the doctrine of iconoclasts.
iconoclastic	Criticizing or attacking cherished beliefs or institutions. An iconoclastic* filmmaker who has pushed the boundaries with every film he s made.*
idolater	A person who worships an idol or idols.
idolatry	The worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods. We must not allow our idolatry* of art to obscure issues of political significance.*
infidel	A person who does not acknowledge your god. A crusade against infidels and heretics.
irreligious	Hostile or indifferent to religion. An irreligious* man.*
lover	A significant other to whom you are not related by marriage. Music lovers.
monotheism	The doctrine or belief that there is only one God.
orison	A prayer.
pagan	Relating to pagans or their beliefs. A pagan* god.*
pantheism	Worship that admits or tolerates all gods.
paragon	A person or thing viewed as a model of excellence. Your cook is a paragon.
polytheism	Belief in multiple Gods. The polytheism* of the ancient Near East.*
pray	Address a prayer to God or another deity. I prayed that James wouldn t notice.
religion	A pursuit or interest followed with great devotion. He was raised in the Baptist religion.
revere	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. C zanne s still lifes were revered by his contemporaries.
theism	Belief in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe. There are many different forms of theism.
veneration	Great respect; reverence. His respect for the law bordered on veneration.
worship	The activity of worshipping. She adores her sons and they worship* her.*