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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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As the inscription had been damaged, researchers couldn’t decipher whether this tablet had cursed four slaves or whether four slaves had cried out to the Egyptian gods and demi-heroes, who knows?—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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The kingdom and its press and thus the world could see the war hero and his monarch inextricably bound by allegiance to Britain.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Shiites hold their most sacred and emotionally charged annual ritual — Ashura — to commemorate Hussein’s death, honoring him as a galvanizing symbol of the fight against oppression.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Instead of traditional sheet music, musicians learn songs through colors, shapes, symbols and other familiar tools.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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And Zach, talk about manifestation.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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Dorough, who performs with Richardson, Nick Carter, AJ McLean and Brian Littrell hopes that the manifestation comes true.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The federation has been successful in luring top names like Hakimi, 2026 UEFA Champions League winner with Paris Saint-Germain, but not with others like Spanish star Laime Yamal, who chose to represent the country of his birth.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
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Check out the incredible highlights from AJ Dybantsa’s freshman season that have the BYU star poised to compete for the top pick in the 2026 NBA draft.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 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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Audiences are skeptical of celebrity.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Timpson is the first openly gay champion of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen competition and after winning season 23 a few years ago, made history as the only winner in the show’s history to be named executive chef at the property where their season was filmed.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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“Icon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icon. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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