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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 new camera and screen sharing activities are then available from the two icons at the bottom left.
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Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Along with icons of anorexic saints, my childhood home was a place of books.
—Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Korean star Don Lee’s next feature Pig Village — which reunites the action icon with the director behind two installments of the blockbuster franchise The Roundup — has unveiled its ensemble cast.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
Fashion icon Donatella Versace, who now serves as Versace’s chief brand ambassador, also used the platform to pay tribute to Markovic.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
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Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Along with icons of anorexic saints, my childhood home was a place of books.
—Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Korean star Don Lee’s next feature Pig Village — which reunites the action icon with the director behind two installments of the blockbuster franchise The Roundup — has unveiled its ensemble cast.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
Fashion icon Donatella Versace, who now serves as Versace’s chief brand ambassador, also used the platform to pay tribute to Markovic.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icon
Noun
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Both failed to fire, and the hero of the Battle of New Orleans, with a hair-trigger temper, began caning the would-be assassin.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Another Miami restaurant has earned a Michelin star, this time for a local culinary hero.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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The company said the dress code change will maintain the green apron's status as the symbol for Starbucks since they were introduced in 1987.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The backlash prompted national Democrats to make Musk a centerpiece of their messaging, casting him as a symbol of Trump-era government overreach.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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TikTok users have showcased the boxed avatars in videos, with some using the hashtag #BarbieBoxChallenge.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the movie, Jack Black plays a bored doorknob salesman named Steve, a character based on the original default Minecraft avatar; the action begins when Steve leaves his job and, pursuing a lifelong dream, heads for the local mine.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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How to see the Lyrids The meteors seem to emerge – or radiate – from the constellation Lyra, specifically a bright star named Vega, according to astronomers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Aberdeen would have been a fan favorite and the top returner in a backcourt losing three stars in Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2025
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The New Yorker received the National Magazine Award for photography, winning for images illustrating three very distinct stories.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The images feature the brand’s ready-to-wear, custom and bespoke suits, the latter of which are available by appointment with the company’s master tailor.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The thread that connects each of these characters' stories is the choice between sacrifice and preservation.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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But Season 2, by leaning so far into its characters’ anguish, has become more circular and suffocating in its storytelling.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
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The movie went through multiple incarnations to finally land at the family-friendly version that De Luca and Abdy ultimately pushed through.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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Superman trailer reveals first look at Lex Luthor, Guy Gardner, Krypto, and more iconic DC characters David, Rachel, and Nick — there have been a lot of incarnations of these characters over the years.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Typical celebrity riders make demands related to an actor’s comfort — such as a swank trailer, high-quality food and luxurious accommodations and transportation.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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The '60s saw the highest surge in celebrity baby naming, according the the SSA.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Icon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icon. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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