Pedestal dweller (4)

I believe the answer is:

idol

(Other definitions for idol that I've seen before include "Darling" , "Favourite" , "Pagan symbol" , "A graven image, or a hero" , "Object of excessive adoration" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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