idol
Object of veneration
An idol is a figure representing a deity, worshipped as divine.
By extension, idol applies to anything excessively venerated: a pop idol, a teen idol, a sports idol.
The word carries a whiff of disapproval—idols demand devotion that might be better placed elsewhere.
He made an idol of money.
To idolize someone is to admire them uncritically.
Small ornamental sculpture
- statuetteMiniature sculpted figure
- effigySculpted human representation
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
- carvingShaping by cutting away
totem · graven image · icon · fetish · golden calf · tiki · shrine · altar
Worshipped supernatural being
- goddessFemale sacred being
- false godDeity wrongly worshipped
- paganNon-mainstream religion follower
- heathenIrreligious nonbeliever
veneration · reverence · devotion · adoration · offering · sacrifice · ritual · temple
One admired for courage
- role modelPerson others emulate
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- legendUnverified traditional tale
paragon · exemplar · ideal · standard · aspiration · influence · mentor · look up to
Famous mainstream singer
- heartthrobObject of romantic admiration
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- pin-upAttractive person's poster
- divaCelebrated female vocalist
icon · star · sensation · phenomenon · megastar · A-lister · entertainer · performer
figurine
Small ornamental sculpture
- statuetteMiniature sculpted figure
- effigySculpted human representation
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
carving · totem · graven image · icon · fetish · golden calf · tiki · shrine · altar · offering
deity
Worshipped supernatural being
heathen · veneration · reverence · devotion · adoration · offering · sacrifice · ritual · temple · shrine
hero
One admired for courage
- role modelPerson others emulate
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
legend · paragon · exemplar · ideal · standard · aspiration · influence · mentor · look up to · emulate
popstar
Famous mainstream singer
- heartthrobObject of romantic admiration
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- pin-upAttractive person's poster
diva · icon · star · sensation · phenomenon · megastar · A-lister · entertainer · performer · singer
darling
Beloved person or pet
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- treasureValued wealth or keepsake
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
angel · beloved · dear · pet · gem · jewel · apple of my eye · favorite · love
- famous peoplecelebrity, star, stars, legend, icon
- wood carvingswoodcarving, carving, wood carving, wood spirit, totem poles
- role modelsrole model, hero, exemplar, paragon, inspiration
- spotlightspotlight, center stage, limelight, main attraction, star attraction
- ancient decorurn, vase, amphora, mosaic, fresco
- Hindu sacredOm symbol, tilak, mala, Vedas, Upanishads
- teen idolYoung star adored by adolescents
- idol worshipReligious devotion to images
- American IdolBroadcast singing contest
- fallen idolFormer hero now shamed
- matinee idolHandsome stage or film star
- Billy Idol