a person who is the object of extreme or uncritical devotion
a movie star whose portrayal of a comic book superhero in a blockbuster series has made him the idol of millions
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Recent Examples of idolUnder Lee’s guidance, many of SM Entertainment’s earlier artists like H.O.T. (widely considered to be the first K-pop idol group), TVXQ!, BoA and Super Junior popularized K-pop in overseas markets and laid the foundations for K-pop to grow into a global phenomenon.—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 They were hired by producer Edward Padula to write a satirical musical about rock and roll and teen idol culture.—Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 May 2025 In Japan, idol culture is so normalized that its more regressive elements are often overlooked.—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025 Eva Erickson had idol and advantage procurements to show off.—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for idol
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hero
Noun
But your hero section should have a singular focus with a compelling, unmistakable call to action.
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Daria Gonzalez,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Or, optimistically speaking, an opportunity in search of a hero.
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