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Recent Examples of iconoclasm
Studio 54 has a history drenched in iconoclasm, and now, Valentino fragrances.
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Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
In that regard Stern is not unlike South Park, another once-famous piece of iconoclasm that, until recent negotiation headlines, many of us couldn’t even say definitively was still on the air.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
My mother’s iconoclasm shaped my attitude toward life, including my taste in music.
—Santi Elijah Holley, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Their own failure to stand up to Senator Joseph McCarthy’s demagoguery hardly recommended their version of artistic iconoclasm and political neutrality.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
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Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
In that regard Stern is not unlike South Park, another once-famous piece of iconoclasm that, until recent negotiation headlines, many of us couldn’t even say definitively was still on the air.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
My mother’s iconoclasm shaped my attitude toward life, including my taste in music.
—Santi Elijah Holley, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Their own failure to stand up to Senator Joseph McCarthy’s demagoguery hardly recommended their version of artistic iconoclasm and political neutrality.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iconoclasm
Noun
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Medical research has historically treated the female body as a deviation from a male baseline, leaving critical gaps in understanding that have real-world consequences.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The only deviations from the hue can be found on the steel screws on the bezel, the titanium caseback and crown chip, and the white accents on the dial.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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Per the logline, the series will explore themes of privilege, manipulation, and deviance to understand why these women become calculated killers.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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In sociology, Gideon chose a concentration in crime and deviance.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Santee Alley was born out of unconventionality with its makeshift stores designed to break retail rules.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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In my mind, their unconventionality was a manifestation of their fierce protectiveness of a beloved subculture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Dara Shikoh was accused of apostasy from Islam and tried under religious authority.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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For Pittsburghers, whose city had for so long been singularly defined by the production of steel, the idea that industrial competitiveness was not paramount bordered on apostasy.—
Christopher Briem,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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At a time when the regime is desperate to project a united front against the US and Israel, discontent over who can do what online is creating a very public schism across a swathe of Iranian society.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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The schism was partially resolved through high-level meetings between the agencies and a memorandum of understanding forged last August.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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The discord underscores a delicate balancing act, in which Abu Dhabi has doubled down on defense coordination with the US and Israel during the Iran conflict.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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Geopolitical turmoil, tax hikes on the wealthy and political discord have driven more wealthy to seek backup plans and residency in other countries.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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“Iconoclasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iconoclasm. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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