idol idol /ˈaɪdəl/

noun

1. () A material effigy that is worshipped  ( god , graven image , idol )
   a material effigy that is worshipped
    Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image
   thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image
    Money was his god
   money was his god
   
2. () Someone who is adored blindly and excessively  ( matinee idol , idol )
   someone who is adored blindly and excessively
   
   
3. An ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept  ( beau ideal , idol , perfection , paragon , beau idéal )
   an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept