idol
Example Sentences
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Chinese state media outlet the Global Times called her an "idol for the whole world".
From BBC
The singer grew up watching his idols win awards on television, and eventually, those idols began handing him the awards.
From Los Angeles Times
The Olympic and world champions were Arutyunyan’s idols, he said giddily.
From Los Angeles Times
"I dreamed of becoming an idol - but what I went through felt more like a scam," Miyu, who is still a teen, said.
From BBC
He points to media reports of sana-katsu - obsessive fan activity inspired by idol culture.
From BBC
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