idolatry
extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree
Word origin: From Greek eidolon, image, plus latreia, worship.
Idolatry in a sentence
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Critics accused the celebrity culture of encouraging idolatry rather than genuine appreciation of talent.
The biographer warned against the idolatry that turns a flawed leader into a flawless saint.
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The startup's early growth, impressive as it looked on paper, rested on a blank foundation, for a single lost contract was enough to push the firm to the brink of collapse.
Using “idolatry” well
Idolatry means worship of idols, and figuratively, excessive, uncritical admiration of a person or thing. The figurative sense implies devotion so extreme it borders on the unreasoning.
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