variants
also ikons
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as in heroes
a person who is the object of extreme or uncritical devotion
Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and other icons of pop culture
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2
as in symbols
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 manifestations
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 celebrities
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 pictures
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 icons
Finally, toolbars are becoming more consistent, and the distracting icons in drop-down menus are quietly disappearing.
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Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Such renowned cultural icons such as rappers Flo Rida and Rick Ross call the neighborhood their home.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Since 2015, the hotel has been a jewel of the Oetker Collection, whose portfolio includes icons such as Le Bristol Paris and the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
He’s known for his work with top brands — including Versace, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Cartier, and Donna Karan — and alongside other fashion icons like Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 June 2026
To cap off the evening, Tim McGraw added to the excitement by bringing out Lainey Wilson for a moment that felt like a proverbial passing-of-the-torch between two generations of country icons.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The event, hosted by Chanel and attended by a multitude of stars/fashion icons including Teyana Taylor, Keke Palmer, and Ayo Edebiri, naturally delivered a covetable high-fashion dress code.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 June 2026
On macOS, Apple has also changed the way app toolbars and sidebars work, making toolbars more distinct, making the contents of sidebars extend all the way to the edge of the window, and reintroducing color to sidebar icons.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
This year, the 25th installment that runs June 3-14 throughout New York City, boasts a tremendous music slate with icons including Madonna, Earth, Wind & Fire and Peter Frampton premiering music films.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Such renowned cultural icons such as rappers Flo Rida and Rick Ross call the neighborhood their home.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Since 2015, the hotel has been a jewel of the Oetker Collection, whose portfolio includes icons such as Le Bristol Paris and the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
He’s known for his work with top brands — including Versace, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Cartier, and Donna Karan — and alongside other fashion icons like Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 June 2026
To cap off the evening, Tim McGraw added to the excitement by bringing out Lainey Wilson for a moment that felt like a proverbial passing-of-the-torch between two generations of country icons.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The event, hosted by Chanel and attended by a multitude of stars/fashion icons including Teyana Taylor, Keke Palmer, and Ayo Edebiri, naturally delivered a covetable high-fashion dress code.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 June 2026
On macOS, Apple has also changed the way app toolbars and sidebars work, making toolbars more distinct, making the contents of sidebars extend all the way to the edge of the window, and reintroducing color to sidebar icons.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
This year, the 25th installment that runs June 3-14 throughout New York City, boasts a tremendous music slate with icons including Madonna, Earth, Wind & Fire and Peter Frampton premiering music films.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for icons
Noun
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The unsung heroes behind the state’s 28 ski areas are the patrollers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Meteorologists were among the unsung heroes of this history changing moment.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Police are investigating after the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was vandalized with antisemitic symbols, officials said on Saturday morning.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Over the past year, two biographers have attempted to flesh out the men behind the symbols.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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Meanwhile, here are some other Bay Area manifestations of the Miles/Coltrane centennial.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Murphy won't say, for fear of sharing her manifestations.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Add our favorite white pants to your cart, then keep scrolling for more stylish picks inspired by celebrities.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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People are fixating on celebrities of all kinds, accusing singers of body-positive anthems of being hypocritical, rolling their eyes at athletes promoting weight loss drugs and whispering about the thinness of their favorite movie stars.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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On a recent day, a stream of visitors, including school children, walked through the circular room, stopping to sit behind the desk and pose for pictures.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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On a recent day, a stream of visitors, including schoolchildren, walked through the circular room, stopping to sit behind the desk and pose for pictures.—
Sophia Tareen,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Fernandes considers his compatriot and namesake Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United as one of his idols.—
Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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The woman's phone is encased in an undulating rubbery glitter sculpture with tiny portraits of K-pop idols suspended inside.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Users on a laptop will be able to ask Siri about images and text on the screen.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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In the gallery of images, Brittany and Patrick, both 30, can be seen smiling next to Sterling and their two youngest children, son Bronze, 3, and daughter Golden, 1.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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At the time, the former HSMTMTS stars had been broken up for a while, and Bassett moved on with Carpenter.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Statham is one of the world’s most successful action stars, with a global box office surpassing $8 billion across his career with such major franchises as The Meg, Fast & Furious, and The Beekeeper under hie belt.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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“Icons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icons. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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