Definition of "idol" []

• An image used as an object of worship. (noun)
• A false god. (noun)
• One that is adored, often blindly or excessively. (noun)
• Something visible but without substance. (noun)

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• "Attention is called to the difficulty of drawing the line between a doll and an idol among primitive peoples, the connection of dolls with religion, psychological evidence of which lingers with us to-day in the persistent folk-etymology which connects _doll_ with _idol_."
• "And disgrace – whoever you are … your idol is a nasty bitter man."
• "CHOI: I think this is what they call idol chit chat, don't you?"