All matinee idol synonyms
mat·i·née i·dol
M m noun matinee idol
- leading man — an actor who plays the principal male role in a motion picture or play.
- favorite — a person or thing regarded with special favor or preference: That song is an old favorite of mine.
- leading lady — an actress who plays the principal female role in a motion picture or play.
- star — any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
- tin god — a self-important, dictatorial person in a position of authority, as an employer, military officer, critic, or teacher.
- superstar — a person, as a performer or athlete, who enjoys wide recognition, is esteemed for exceptional talent, and is eagerly sought after for his or her services.