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
Some icons from the candle collection match the drinking glasses perfectly, while others are entirely different.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
NewportFilm Outdoors, which unfolds each summer in the legendary resort town of Newport, Rhode Island, is returning with a lineup of new documentaries covering everything from sports icons to writers and girl scouts.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026
Think of era icons like Jane Birkin and Françoise Hardy.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Each one features a head-warming hood, along with various piping colors and icons such as a pink bow and yellow duck.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
Bost, who has worked for icons Alain Ducasse and Guy Savoy, has created a love letter to fine dining and California here.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
His psychedelic paintings, sometimes painted in the style of Russian Orthodox icons, often depicted Putin with a bovine nose or hugging pigs.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Joining him are icons Shania Twain, Robyn, Jorja Smith, Fcukers, Fousheé, and Skye Newman.
—Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2026
Finally, toolbars are becoming more consistent, and the distracting icons in drop-down menus are quietly disappearing.
—Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
NewportFilm Outdoors, which unfolds each summer in the legendary resort town of Newport, Rhode Island, is returning with a lineup of new documentaries covering everything from sports icons to writers and girl scouts.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026
Think of era icons like Jane Birkin and Françoise Hardy.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Each one features a head-warming hood, along with various piping colors and icons such as a pink bow and yellow duck.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
Bost, who has worked for icons Alain Ducasse and Guy Savoy, has created a love letter to fine dining and California here.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
His psychedelic paintings, sometimes painted in the style of Russian Orthodox icons, often depicted Putin with a bovine nose or hugging pigs.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Joining him are icons Shania Twain, Robyn, Jorja Smith, Fcukers, Fousheé, and Skye Newman.
—Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2026
Finally, toolbars are becoming more consistent, and the distracting icons in drop-down menus are quietly disappearing.
—Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for icons
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Moscow rarely punishes its soldiers in Ukraine for committing crimes, portraying them as national heroes at home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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In the upcoming season, the Hawkins heroes are on the hunt for Vecna, the show’s antagonist.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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Bull and bear symbols for successful and bad trading are seen in front of the German stock exchange (Deutsche Boerse) in Frankfurt, Germany, February 12, 2019.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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Top Picks The personalization options are vast—from different fonts and designs to text color and various symbols—and the fee is usually a flat $15.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 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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The celebrities who Irish users were most curious about were Ronaldo, Swift and Lionel Messi.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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The brand also launched high-profile campaigns with Indian celebrities like Diljit Dosanjh and Alia Bhatt.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Dec. 2025
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American strikes destroyed what appears to be drinking water infrastructureon Iran’s southern coast early Wednesday, according to videos and pictures shared by Iranian media and geolocated by NBC News.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The festival Thursday had a family-friendly vibe, with everyone taking pictures and enjoying time together, said Maria Botchatcher.—
Zuri Primos
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
12 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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Baoase is also transporting, as any memorable hotel should be, with a strong Asian-esque design that includes ubiquitous Balinese Hindu statues, idols, and sculptures, and a reliance on simplicity over dazzle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The six-week trial concluded in March after testimony from multiple accusers and presentation of evidence, including messages, images and videos from Høiby’s cellphone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The reality stars' Newport Beach home was broken into earlier this week as the couple vacationed with their family in Mexico.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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The Basque Country is a region that glitters with Michelin stars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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“Icons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icons. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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