1. plural of iconolatry; the worship or excessive veneration of icons or images
Usage: formal; often used in religious or historical contexts
2. plural of iconolatry; excessive or uncritical admiration for or devotion to a person, idea, or symbol
Usage: figurative; extended sense

Examples

• The Byzantine iconolatries were condemned by iconoclasts during the religious disputes.
• Medieval iconolatries centered on the veneration of religious images and relics.
• The critic argued that modern celebrity iconolatries distract from substantive cultural discourse.
• Historical accounts describe various iconolatries practiced across different religious traditions.
• Some scholars view excessive brand loyalty as a form of contemporary iconolatries.