Idol

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪdəl/

Idol (noun)

  1. A person you admire very much, often because they are talented or successful.
  2. A statue or image that some people worship as a god or holy figure.
  3. Something or someone treated as more important than it should be, especially in a harmful way.

Examples

  • She is my idol, and I try to follow her example.
  • He is an idol to many people, because he works hard.