Person who is revered (4)

I believe the answer is:

idol

(Other definitions for idol that I've seen before include "Heathen god" , "Favourite" , "Object of worship (or love?)" , "Graven image or worshipped person" , "Someone much loved" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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