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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 avatar
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
Tap the icon and browse restaurants eligible for drone delivery.
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
During an episode of Busted Open, ECW original and hardcore icon Bubba Ray pointed out that this kind of tribute is the exact kind of thing that Sabu would hate for various reasons.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Recently, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea selected punk rock icons X as his choice for greatest L.A. band.
—Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
The logo tee is the latest Levi’s icon to be reimagined by Beyoncé.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
During an episode of Busted Open, ECW original and hardcore icon Bubba Ray pointed out that this kind of tribute is the exact kind of thing that Sabu would hate for various reasons.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Recently, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea selected punk rock icons X as his choice for greatest L.A. band.
—Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
The logo tee is the latest Levi’s icon to be reimagined by Beyoncé.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icon
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World Series heroes return to Kauffman Stadium A trio from the 2015 World Series champion Royals made their grand return to playing at Kauffman Stadium, just one week after celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the championship team.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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McNeil went to left field after Nimmo came out of the game and got the hero hit in the ninth.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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The character is a powerful metaphor of oppressed women, challenging patriarchal norms, and has emerged as a symbol of female strength and resilience within the Indian horror genre.—
Sunil Sadarangani,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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The community by the 2000s became a symbol of dysfunction.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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For millions of his followers, the President is no longer the Administrator-in-Chief but something closer to the hero Rama in the Hindu epic the Ramayana: a divine avatar destined to wage a holy war against evil.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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Meanwhile, as of today, Altman is still posting under his smiling, synthetic avatar.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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Here's what stars, constellations are the best to spot in May Stargazing this May?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice on Saturday said star winger Sam Reinhart is out for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes after leaving Game 2 in the first period with a lower-body injury.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2025
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To backtrack: Sepideh Farsi was compelled by the images coming out of Gaza to travel there.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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Russia is playing for time, evidently, and amassing forces on the eastern frontline, drone images show, ahead of a likely summer offensive.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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Series regular Tony Todd, who died last fall, returns for a touching posthumous scene that references another fan favorite character.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Anyway, these are our three main characters—each more body-horrific than the last.—
Julie Klausner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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Throughout season 1 the Doctor met numerous incarnations of the same woman, all played by Susan Twist.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 May 2025
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The relationship between corruption and the modern incarnation of right-wing populism is twofold, in that populists often run against corruption and then behave corruptly.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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In addition to the post receiving comments from some of Roan's celebrity friends, including Paris Hilton, who left a heart-eyes emoji, fans also reacted to the hair change.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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“Icon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icon. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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