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Recent Examples of idol
Those critics referenced the golden calf idol worshipped by the Israelites before Moses returned from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments in the Book of Exodus.
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Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The idol quickly became an unusually powerful evangelical tool.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
The New Jersey nurse winner knew her time was up after the tribe's initial target, Tiffany, won immunity, and after Rizo threatened to play his idol.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 May 2026
In the late 1980s, my idol Prince was on tour in Munich.
—Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
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Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The idol quickly became an unusually powerful evangelical tool.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
The New Jersey nurse winner knew her time was up after the tribe's initial target, Tiffany, won immunity, and after Rizo threatened to play his idol.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 May 2026
In the late 1980s, my idol Prince was on tour in Munich.
—Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idol
hero
Noun
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Over the years, Riley had added to his lineup of heroes.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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“Idol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idol. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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