Idol: alternatives and connections

The image, likeness, or representation of a person, whether a full figure, or a part; an imitative figure; -- commonly applied to sculptured likeness…

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Existing in idea or thought; conceptional; intellectual; mental; as, ideal knowledge.

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An imitation, representation, or similitude of any person, thing, or act, sculptured, drawn, painted, or otherwise made perceptible to the sight; a v…

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One of the elements, a heavy, pliable, inelastic metal, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished. It is both malleable and ductile, though…

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Highest in rank, authority, character, importance, or degree; most considerable or important; chief; main; as, the principal officers of a Government…

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A likeness; a semblance; a mock appearance; a sham; -- now usually in a derogatory sense.

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One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulae.

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A Chinese household divinity; a Chinese idol.

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One of the names under which Vishnu, in his incarnation as Krishna, is worshiped by the Hindoos.

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Excellence of character; dignity; worth; worthiness.

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Excellence of character; dignity; worth; worthiness.

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A conception or image of consummate beauty, moral or physical, formed in the mind, free from all the deformities, defects, and blemishes seen in actu…

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Good.

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A companion; a match; an equal.

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The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing requisite is wanting; entire development; consummate culture, skill, or moral exce…

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