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also ikon
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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
The multi-day events will culminate on Saturday evening with a lively closing party in a former medieval shipyard where music icons Lady Gaga and Elton John are expected to perform.
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 29 June 2025
Over the last decade, Lively's star power has grown with roles in A Simple Favor (2018) and its 2025 sequel, as well as with her close association with pop icon Taylor Swift.
—EW.com, 28 June 2025
The Waldorf Astoria is embedded in the city’s history, an icon of the Gilded Age and a luxury setting for New York society throughout the years.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Its dozen soundstages are all named after African American entertainment icons, from Sidney Poitier and Cicely Tyson to Spike Lee and Diahann Carroll.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 29 June 2025
Over the last decade, Lively's star power has grown with roles in A Simple Favor (2018) and its 2025 sequel, as well as with her close association with pop icon Taylor Swift.
—EW.com, 28 June 2025
The Waldorf Astoria is embedded in the city’s history, an icon of the Gilded Age and a luxury setting for New York society throughout the years.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Its dozen soundstages are all named after African American entertainment icons, from Sidney Poitier and Cicely Tyson to Spike Lee and Diahann Carroll.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icon
Noun
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Definitely Maybe’s sleeve featured a prominent picture of City legend Rodney Marsh, and perhaps more surprisingly, a smaller picture of United hero George Best.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell called Deng a hero during a morning news conference following his death.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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This was not just a strike on a symbol of repression.—
Siamak Namazi,
Time,
25 June 2025
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The name and symbol carry a personal meaning to Bezos.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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If deepfakes and avatars become our norm, the rare moments of real presence will stand out.—
Patricio Larrea,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Coupled with a story line about digital avatars who seek to replace the humans in whose images they were shaped, the movie possesses an aching sense of oblivion.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Perhaps the star of the show truck is Iveco’s xCursor 13 engine which produces 500 hp and 2200Nm of torque.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Held under the stars at an outdoor closing ceremony in Riccione, Italy, the awards brought together shows and stars from around the world following a week of screenings and talks.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 June 2025
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Flagship boutiques from Milan and Paris lined the promenades, conjuring images of home.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Their infrared sensors capture images over an area of 1,600 nautical miles, beaming down information twice every day.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Developed by the team that previously worked on Super Mario Odyssey, the game is packed to the brim with imaginative level design and highly expressive characters.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Season two will feature a number of fan-favorite characters reprising their roles, including Mason Alexander Park as Desire, Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer, Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne, and Patton Oswalt as the voice of Matthew the Raven.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Inside his body, the role would be no spoof at all but the purest of incarnations.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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This incarnation of the character (played by María Gabriela de Faría) isn't quite like that, instead using nanotechnology to alter herself.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 June 2025
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The studio is banking on the rapidly growing global anime fandom, particularly in the U.S., where enthusiasm spans general audiences, Hollywood creators, celebrities and businesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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As dutiful beauty editors, our eyes couldn’t help but instantly wander to her manicure, a lilac-milk look created by celebrity nail artist Jenny Longworth, who, aside from working with Rihanna, is also responsible for some of Harry Styles’s nail looks.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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“Icon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icon. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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