Idol vs. Superstar — What's the Difference?

An image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.

A superstar is someone who has great popular appeal and is widely known, prominent, or successful in their field. Celebrities referred to as "superstars" may include individuals who work as actors, musicians, athletes, and other media-based professions.

An image used as an object of worship.

A widely acclaimed star, as in movies or sports, who has great popular appeal.

A false god.

One that is extremely popular or prominent or that is a major attraction.

One that is adored, often blindly or excessively.

Someone who has accumulated a vast amount of fame; a high-level celebrity.

A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.

(business jargon) An exceptionally productive employee.

A cultural icon, or especially popular person.

A giant star.

A popular entertainer, usually young, captivating and attractive, and often female, with an image of being close to fans.

Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

(obsolete) An eidolon or phantom; something misleading or elusive.

An image or representation of anything.

An image of a divinity; a representation or symbol of a deity or any other being or thing, made or used as an object of worship; a similitude of a false god.

That on which the affections are strongly (often excessively) set; an object of passionate devotion; a person or thing greatly loved or adored.

A false notion or conception; a fallacy.

A material effigy that is worshipped as a god;

Someone who is adored blindly and excessively

An ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept