matinee idol

/ˌˈmætnˌˈeɪ ˌaɪdl/
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Other forms: matinee idols

Definitions of matinee idol
  1. noun
    someone who is adored blindly and excessively
    synonyms: icon, idol
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    types:
    heartthrob
    an object of infatuation
    type of:
    lead, principal, star
    an actor who plays a principal role
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