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The two guys in their 20s sought to blindside each other, both telling Kamilla Karthigesu about the Eilish idol in an effort to sway her to their side.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Rizo is using his knowledge of the idol to try to build trust with people.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Project idol group has seen members graduate and join over the years, and currently performs as an 11-member lineup.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
Out next month, Star follows the rise of two fictional musical acts—a pop star, Ashley, and Siren8, a teen idol group—and the gradual devolution of fan admiration into obsession, and eventually, violence.
—Jenny Tinghui Zhang, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Rizo is using his knowledge of the idol to try to build trust with people.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Project idol group has seen members graduate and join over the years, and currently performs as an 11-member lineup.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
Out next month, Star follows the rise of two fictional musical acts—a pop star, Ashley, and Siren8, a teen idol group—and the gradual devolution of fan admiration into obsession, and eventually, violence.
—Jenny Tinghui Zhang, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idol
hero
Noun
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Colagreco’s hero restaurant espouses a sustainable gastronomy—in this case, elevating the humble British vegetable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The show saw the heroes combine their powers to fight off the mysterious mercenary cult known as The Hand.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Idol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idol. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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