youth icon
Young people's hero
A youth icon is a public figure who embodies the aspirations, style, or values of young people in a particular era.
The term usually applies to celebrities, musicians, athletes, or activists who capture teenage and young adult attention: James Dean became a youth icon of 1950s rebellion.
Youth icons often influence fashion, attitudes, and cultural movements among their generation.
- idolObject of worship
- teen idolYoung star adored by adolescents
- teenageOf youth, 13-19
- rebelAuthority defier
- heartthrobObject of romantic admiration
pop star · celebrity · cover girl · trendsetter · generation · poster · fame · cool · influence · charisma · stardom · rising star · role model · sensation · viral · social media · fandom · fan club
youth iconelder statesman
Experienced, respected political veteran
old guard · authority figure · patriarch · matriarch · grey eminence
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