idols

The word “idols” has 2 syllables: i-dols

It's pronounced as /ˈaɪdəlz/


What is synonym and antonym for idols?

In the thesaurus, “idols” has 31 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for idols along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for idols

Antonyms for idols

  • hate

Meanings of idols

  • noun
    1. A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
    2. A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
    3. (originally Japan) Popular entertainer; usually young, captivating, attractive; and often female, with an image of being close to fans.
    4. An eidolon or phantom; something misleading or elusive.

Example Sentences

  • In ancient civilizations, people often worshipped various idols representing gods and goddesses.
  • Teenagers today often have pop stars as their idols, looking up to them for inspiration.
  • The shrine was adorned with numerous idols, each symbolizing different aspects of spirituality.
  • Despite his fame, the actor remained humble and encouraged his fans to find their own idols within themselves.
  • Some argue that the obsession with celebrity idols distracts people from focusing on more meaningful pursuits.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to idols, such as: beau ideals, beloved, classics, darling, dear, deity, desire.

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  • surfaces
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panjandrums

  • VIPs
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  • celebrities
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  • figures
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  • idols
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  • lights
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  • personages
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immortals

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panjandra

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  • names
  • notabilities
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  • personages
  • personalities
  • pillars
  • somebodies
  • standouts
  • stars
  • superstars
  • worthies

ikons

  • VIPs
  • abstracts
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  • barons
  • beau ideals
  • big shots
  • bigwigs
  • caricatures
  • cartoons
  • causes celebres
  • celebrities
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  • characters
  • ciphers
  • classics
  • collages
  • concretizations
  • daubs
  • delineations
  • demigods
  • depictions
  • diagrams
  • dignitaries
  • doodles
  • drawings
  • embodiers
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  • essences
  • etchings
  • exemplars
  • exemplifications
  • externalizations
  • favorites
  • figures
  • finger paintings
  • genii
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  • glyphs
  • gods
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  • heroes
  • hieroglyphics
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  • ideals
  • ideograms
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  • idols
  • illustrations
  • images
  • immortals
  • incarnations
  • incorporations
  • instantiations
  • kahunas
  • letters
  • lights
  • likenesses
  • luminaries
  • magnates
  • manifestations
  • megastars
  • models
  • moguls
  • montages
  • monuments
  • nabobs
  • names
  • nonpareils
  • notabilities
  • notables
  • notorieties
  • numerals
  • objectifications
  • panjandra
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  • paradigms
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  • patterns
  • personages
  • personalities
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  • photographs
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  • pillars
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  • quintessences
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  • runes
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  • silhouettes
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  • somebodies
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  • stars
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  • watercolors
  • worthies

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