1. the act or practice of admiring or loving someone or something excessively or uncritically

Examples

• The idolization of celebrity culture has become increasingly common among teenagers.
• His idolization of his older brother influenced many of his life choices.
• The fans' idolization of the rock star bordered on obsession.
• She warned against the idolization of wealth and material possessions.
• The idolization of historical figures can sometimes obscure their flaws and mistakes.
• Parents should encourage healthy admiration rather than blind idolization of role models.