idol

Noun
  1. is a type of: effigy, image, simulacrum - a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
    subtypes:
    • golden calf - (Old Testament) an idol made by Aaron for the Israelites to worship; destroyed by Moses; it is now used to refer to anything worshipped undeservedly
    • joss - a Chinese god worshipped in the form of an idol
    • juggernaut - a crude idol of Krishna
    same as: god, graven image
  2. is a type of: lead, principal, star - an actor who plays a principal role
    subtypes: heartthrob - an object of infatuation
    same as: matinee idol
  3. is a type of: ideal - the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
    subtypes: gold standard - a paragon of excellence
    same as: beau ideal, paragon, perfection

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