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Synonyms of idol

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Another word for idol is icon. Other synonyms of idol are star, superstar, pagod and pagoda.

Synonyms and similar words for idol

nounA cultural icon, or especially popular person.

  • iconAn image, symbol, picture, portrait, or other representation, usually as an object of religious devotion.
  • star
  • superstar

nounHonored statue of a deity.

  • pagodSynonym of idol, particularly in South and Southeast Asia.
  • pagoda archaic

Meaning of idol

  1. noun A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
  2. noun A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
  3. noun A popular entertainer, usually young, captivating and attractive, and often female, with an image of being close to fans.

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Questions about synonyms of idol

What is another word for idol?
Idol has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as icon, star, superstar, pagod and pagoda.
What does idol mean?
Idol means a graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: idol (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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