Synonyms of idol

Noun


1. idol, graven image, god, effigy, image, simulacrum

usage: a material effigy that is worshipped; "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image"; "money was his god"

2. idol, matinee idol, star, principal, lead

usage: someone who is adored blindly and excessively

3. paragon, idol, perfection, beau ideal, ideal

usage: an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

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Definition and meaning of idol (Dictionary)