idols

Example Sentences

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Their idols have become their guests: Clarkson talked about starting antidepressants while going through a divorce.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

High among Calva’s priorities while on the Croisette is meeting one of his cinematic idols, Spanish master Pedro Almodóvar, whose latest film, “Bitter Christmas,” is playing in the main competition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Recorded in 1959 by Carl Perkins, one of Ringo’s idols, the song suits the former Beatle’s voice to a tee.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

At their height, anti-feminist campaigns targeted public figures, from popular actors like Gong Yoo and Bae Suzy to K-pop idols.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

She looked a little bit like one of my idols, Shawn Johnson, who had won the 2006 US Junior National All-Around Championship with a score that was higher than all her senior-level competitors.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles