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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
Can a single red carpet look turn you into a style icon?
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Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Nollet once again took inspiration from a classic French icon for that look, citing Isabelle Huppert.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Abivax shares surged in 2025, far outpacing European peers.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Cadillac’s launch of the Escalade was prompted by Lincoln’s launch of the Navigator, though the Escalade has consistently outsold the Navigator in the years since and also has become a cultural icon in the process.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
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Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Nollet once again took inspiration from a classic French icon for that look, citing Isabelle Huppert.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Abivax shares surged in 2025, far outpacing European peers.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Cadillac’s launch of the Escalade was prompted by Lincoln’s launch of the Navigator, though the Escalade has consistently outsold the Navigator in the years since and also has become a cultural icon in the process.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icon
Noun
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Everyone needs a Scott Boland, the unsung hero of Australia’s 2025-26 Ashes win.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sure, playing Kingo, the buff immortal hero moonlighting as a Bollywood star in 2021’s Eternals — the first South Asian superhero in a Marvel movie, by the way — required a (now-viral) physical transformation.—
Kylie Gilbert,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Safavi said symbols of the state have been targeted nationwide.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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More importantly, the Venezuelan people deserve the chance to rebuild their society without fear and without being reduced to symbols in someone else's geopolitical argument.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Consciously choosing the design of this polish, applying it calmly, and visualizing your wishes for the new year transforms the manicure into an act of self-care and manifestation.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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In the Eastern rites of the Catholic Church, Theophany, which the holiday is often called in Eastern countries, celebrates the manifestation of Jesus’ divinity in addition to his baptism, according to The Catholic Witness.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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But the game did end with Vanderbilt safety CJ Heard showing blitz at the line of scrimmage, then bailing out to help Jordan Matthews double Auburn star receiver Cam Coleman in the end zone.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The images revealed both the mass and an affected lymph node, confirming the presence of cancer cells.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Creates reminders, clicks hands-free images Cai sees the robot as a bridge for the modern family.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 58-year-old identical twins are the sons of Ricky Nelson — a teen idol of the 1950s and 60s who died in a tragic plane crash at age 45 — and the grandsons of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, the stars of the eponymous television show.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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His goal was to be just like his idol, legendary Iowa coach Dan Gable.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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Replacing imagination with avatars VHEX Lab questioned whether imagination alone was necessary in modern therapy settings.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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On the gaming platform Roblox, for example, children can create avatars that resemble 6-7 and play games that feature the numbers.—
Rebekah Willett,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Icon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icon. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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