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| 1. | [ noun ] (religion) a material effigy that is worshipped as a god | |
| Synonyms: | graven_image god | |
| Examples: | "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image" "money was his god" |
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| Related terms: | effigy joss golden_calf juggernaut idolize | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (performing arts) someone who is adored blindly and excessively | |
| Synonyms: | matinee_idol | |
| Related terms: | star heartthrob idolize | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept | |
| Synonyms: | paragon beau_ideal perfection | |
| Related terms: | ideal gold_standard idolize | |
| Similar spelling: |
idly idle idyll Idell ideal Idella Idalia ideally |
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