idolized

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Frank's honesty, upbeat demeanour and results meant he was idolised at Brentford.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

The warmer response was, perhaps, a reaction to public admonishment from former manager Jurgen Klopp, who was angered by Alexander-Arnold's vitriolic treatment from fans who previously idolised him.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

Though Sykes is originally from Burnley, the centre-back grew up supporting Newcastle and idolised Alan Shearer and, latterly, Steven Taylor and Fabricio Coloccini, who played in his position.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

Nemzzz grew up in a 'blue' part of Manchester but says he was only ever going to be a Red and idolised Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie when he was a boy.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024

Liszt and Wagner idolised Berlioz, which would explain much that happened in the second half of the nineteenth century, a torrid drama that will unfold in the next chapter.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall