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as in symbol
a written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader
the player's remote control is very user-friendly as it doesn't use any icons that you haven't seen a million times before
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as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
cites Marlene Dietrich as an icon of old-time Hollywood glamour
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as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a sports bar filled with photos of icons from football, basketball, and baseball
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as in image
a two dimensional design intended to look like a person or thing
any icon of the Deity is regarded as blasphemous by adherents of that religion
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Recent Examples of icon
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Gold futures.
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Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 June 2026
The Mad Max franchise, a feminist icon, a $170 million production built entirely around her.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Think of era icons like Jane Birkin and Françoise Hardy.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Since 1947, the Wikinson Boulevard Dairy Queen has been an icon in Charlotte.
—Phillip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
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Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 June 2026
The Mad Max franchise, a feminist icon, a $170 million production built entirely around her.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Think of era icons like Jane Birkin and Françoise Hardy.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Since 1947, the Wikinson Boulevard Dairy Queen has been an icon in Charlotte.
—Phillip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icon
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All the usual fun Indy stuff is here – Nazis, treasured artifacts – though the bantering chemistry between Ford's hard-luck hero and Sean Connery as his grumpy dad is off-the-hook spectacular.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Bradley, the cerebral forward and NBA Hall of Famer who helped deliver two championships to New York before becoming a US senator from New Jersey and presidential hopeful, was his hero.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The crowd was feeling good and a little in disbelief at the sight of a fighting ring next to one of the most hallowed symbols of American democracy.—
Liam Bowman,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The Cane Ridge Revival would become an epochal moment in American religious history, one of the most visible manifestations of what historians would later refer to as the Second Great Awakening.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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The pastor was said to have died of a severe abdominal infection, which could have been a manifestation of Ebola.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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The teenager is a team assistant and volunteer with big dreams of one day becoming a soccer star.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The former child star was met by paramedics after landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, June 15, and was transported to a hospital.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Video and images of about 150 strikes against Russian fuel tankers, trucks and other vehicles have been geolocated and analyzed by French open-source analyst Clément Molin and the volunteer-run OSINT group Geoconfirmed, as well as CNN’s OSINT team.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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This is the first time the public has seen the still images and video, as no cameras were allowed inside the courtroom during the trial.—
Matthew Davisson,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The production is a deeply personal look at her life and career, inspired by her beloved grandmother, Freddie Mae Glover, and her lifelong dream of becoming a comedic performer like her idol, Carol Burnett.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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All advantages and idols are all transferrable at all times — aside from after the votes are read at Tribal Council.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Uno immediately became an avatar for the city’s jubilant moment.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Part of the faceless creator economy includes AI influencers and avatars, who have emerged as critical tools for marketers.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Sammy Hagar, the former Van Halen vocalist, sat ringside as the premier celebrity guest.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
13 June 2026
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Millions of Americans are currently injecting unapproved chemicals like peptides promoted by a hodgepodge of wellness influencers and celebrity podcasters.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Icon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icon. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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