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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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Equally important, treat deviations from your targets with rigor.—
Thierry Brunel,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Each component must perform within narrow tolerances, particularly at extended distances where minor deviations can significantly affect accuracy.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Marc makes an example of the penitent, powerless Jeanne, reminding the rest of his flock of the punishment for apostasy and using her rough time among the heathens as proof of why none under his control should ever want to trade his order for such modern sin and depravity.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 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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The group, formed in 1970 to oppose Vatican II modernizations, has quietly become a parallel church operating globally with 733 priests, 264 seminarians and 50 nationalities despite decades of schism.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 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 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 21 May. 2026.
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