Person someone looks up to (4)

I believe the answer is:

idol

(Other definitions for idol that I've seen before include "Favourite" , "Sacred image" , "something to be revered" , "Image of a god (not icon)" , "Object of reverence" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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