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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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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
As a nod to the building’s legacy, where Hollywood’s earliest icons broke away from major studios to control their own work, AJU Continuum has launched its own in-house booking team for the live entertainment venue.
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Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The diverse lineup also includes pre-war masterpieces such as a 1939 Horch 855 and 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K, alongside racing icons like a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C and a 1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
For midcentury fanatics, look to Design Within Reach this week for up to 30% off thousands of icons, including these Rey dining chairs.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
The entire collection was designed by Michael Schmidt, a wardrobe, jewelry and interior designer who has styled icons like Madonna, Cher and Hailey Bieber.
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Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The new production will follow Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo from their comic book origins to becoming global pop culture icons, battling familiar villains along the way.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The main cast is a veritable potpourri of icons.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
Opening select dates will be Nashville egg punk icons Snõõper as well as the Raleigh rockers Truth Club.
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Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 June 2026
Clive Davis, the legendary music producer of industry icons from Janis Joplin and Whitney Houston to Billy Joel and Santana, has died.
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Jason Kravarik,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The diverse lineup also includes pre-war masterpieces such as a 1939 Horch 855 and 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K, alongside racing icons like a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C and a 1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing.
—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
For midcentury fanatics, look to Design Within Reach this week for up to 30% off thousands of icons, including these Rey dining chairs.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
The entire collection was designed by Michael Schmidt, a wardrobe, jewelry and interior designer who has styled icons like Madonna, Cher and Hailey Bieber.
—
Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The new production will follow Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo from their comic book origins to becoming global pop culture icons, battling familiar villains along the way.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The main cast is a veritable potpourri of icons.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
Opening select dates will be Nashville egg punk icons Snõõper as well as the Raleigh rockers Truth Club.
—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 June 2026
Clive Davis, the legendary music producer of industry icons from Janis Joplin and Whitney Houston to Billy Joel and Santana, has died.
—
Jason Kravarik,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for icons
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Soldier Valley Spirits' objective is to support military heroes and their families, Greenwood said.
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Colombian fans serenaded their heroes outside the Dalmar Hotel, the team hotel, in Fort Lauderdale Friday night.
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Such is the daily treatment of Rwanda ’s royal cows that have become living symbols of the nation’s cultural heritage.
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The governing body refused to restrict Pride displays, giving fans the green light to bring rainbow flags and symbols into the stadium.
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The Cane Ridge Revival would become an epochal moment in American religious history, one of the most visible manifestations of what historians would later refer to as the Second Great Awakening.
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Meanwhile, here are some other Bay Area manifestations of the Miles/Coltrane centennial.
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The agency’s new group mainly includes health professionals who prescribe, produce or promote peptides, which have become a wellness trend among athletes, influencers and celebrities.
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To prevent impersonation, WhatsApp will hold back usernames for high-profile people or groups such as celebrities, public figures and government entities.
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Later pictures showed the structure being towed within the lagoon.
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Space-age music blared night-club-loud as pictures of birds, plants, and flowers cascaded down the walls.
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No longer can basketball executives plan for a distant future while waiting on their teen idols to grow up.
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Yet when the lights come up and the idols of her youth begin to sing, something is unlocked.
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Ukraine has carried out major drone strikes on Russia’s two largest cities, embarrassing the Kremlin with images of black plumes of smoke that circulated widely online, despite regulations restricting their publication.
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Second, brighter satellites also create streaks in telescope images that mar observations.
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Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and more stars are stepping out in breezy sandals that maximize airflow without sacrificing style.
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The two music stars have publicly supported each other's projects over the years.
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“Icons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icons. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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