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idol Synonyms

Another word for idol

Choosing another word for idol depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered, such as a celebrity, athlete, or cultural figure.

Usage Example

"The legendary guitarist became a musical icon for an entire generation of young songwriters."

Strongest
icon
hero
Strong
role model
superstar
darling

• noun (Context 2)

An image, statue, or representation of a deity or spirit used as an object of religious worship.

Usage Example

"Archaeologists uncovered a carved stone icon inside the ruins of the ancient temple."

Strong
icon
effigy
totem
Weak
fetish

• noun (Context 3)

In logical philosophy, a false mental conception, fallacy, or error of reasoning.

Usage Example

"Francis Bacon categorized the common fallacies obstructing human understanding as the four idols of the mind."

Strong
fallacy
illusion
delusion

Opposites of idol

The opposite of idol shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

truth
pariah
outcast
See all opposites of idol

• Nearby Words

idleness
idler
idly
idol
idolater
idolatry
idolization

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Idol. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/idol
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