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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 avatar
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
Kirk was speaking on campus when a single shot was fired from the roof of a nearby building, which killed the conservative icon.
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Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Cash died as a result of complications from diabetes that ultimately led to respiratory failure, according to a statement from his manager, Lou Robin — but the country music icon’s health had been declining for several years.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Opening in 1977, the legendary NYC club was the stomping grounds for the world’s most famous icons.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
The media icon and TV host first met back in 1976 at a Baltimore news station, when 22-year-old Winfrey was just getting her career off the ground as an anchor.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Cash died as a result of complications from diabetes that ultimately led to respiratory failure, according to a statement from his manager, Lou Robin — but the country music icon’s health had been declining for several years.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Opening in 1977, the legendary NYC club was the stomping grounds for the world’s most famous icons.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
The media icon and TV host first met back in 1976 at a Baltimore news station, when 22-year-old Winfrey was just getting her career off the ground as an anchor.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icon
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But before Prater became one of the unlikeliest heroes of Bills lore, destined to be referenced for decades in one of the most memorable games in the history of what’s soon to be the old Highmark Stadium, his teammates had a sneaky feeling.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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To dissidents, she has been seen as a hero putting her life on the line; to Modi’s supporters, as a dangerous subversive who is anti-national and anti-Hindu.—
Anderson Tepper,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bag charms have become small cultural statements of their own, and Coach has leaned into this trend with playful symbols rooted in New York be that yellow taxis, landmarks - all icons that capture place as much as product.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This article explores why these models are more than watches—they’re cultural symbols, and why this one retailer has earned the confidence of serious collectors.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bosses can do even more damage with a single attack and can also absorb a lot more damage than your poor avatar.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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This pivot marks a significant strategic realignment for QMMM, transitioning from its primary business in digital advertising, virtual avatars, and apparel technology into the unpredictable and rapidly changing crypto and AI sectors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Il Fagiano, the signature restaurant, offers an elevated culinary experience worthy of its Michelin star, making dining on-site an essential part of any stay at Grand Hotel Fasano.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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And unlike the pop stars of the early aughts, who were very in-your-face with their raunchy personas, Sabrina has taken the whole thing with a sense of humor.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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At the event Nvidia speakers particularly focused on enterprise inference applications, where AI hopes to achieve its return on investment as pointed out in the slide image below.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The comments came as New Zealand Police released images on Tuesday showing a campsite set up in Waitomo, which is believed to be where Phillips and his children had been staying before he was fatally shot.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, the only character from The Office that actually carried over into the new series is Oscar, who serves as the lead accountant for Softees but gets dragooned into reporting and constructing Sudokus for the paper.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead, deaf viewers see unsynchronized plain white text on a black background and it is left to their imagination to infer those rich and nuanced character tomes essential for storytelling that hearing audiences take for granted.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Also, the Gorn look a little different in their Strange New Worlds incarnation.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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This is the new incarnation of an old refrain, once expressed as the claim that China simply copies everything.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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They were joined by a host of celebrities in their most glamorous outfits of the season so far, from Demi Moore in full black sequin via Gucci and Dakota Johnson in a very, very naked Gucci dress.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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The season 34 celebrities on DWTS include Jen Affleck (The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives), author and influencer Hilaria Baldwin, reality TV star Dylan Efron and actor/musician Corey Feldman.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Icon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icon. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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