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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
Music icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's killer, Yolanda Saldívar, was denied parole by Texas' parole board Thursday.
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Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Kirk Gibson speaks Our Jack Harris talked to Dodgers icon Kirk Gibson recently about Freddie Freeman‘s grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
There are icons of Danish Modernism, American Arts and Crafts, and the Memphis movement.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
Marlee Matlin struggled to balance professional success with the pressures of being an icon for the deaf community.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
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Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Kirk Gibson speaks Our Jack Harris talked to Dodgers icon Kirk Gibson recently about Freddie Freeman‘s grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
There are icons of Danish Modernism, American Arts and Crafts, and the Memphis movement.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
Marlee Matlin struggled to balance professional success with the pressures of being an icon for the deaf community.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icon
Noun
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This season has been much different for Grisham, who was the hero of a 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at a soaked PNC Park on Saturday afternoon.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The last time these two clubs faced off was on Dec. 15, 2024, a 2-1 victory for Manchester United in which Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo were the heroes.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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For Morris, the moon isn’t just a celestial body with a cratered, rocky surface, but a symbol of human vision and yearning.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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At the heart of the story are four women vying for the crown in the annual prison beauty pageant, a symbol of dignity and transformation inside the bleak walls of confinement.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
2 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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Indiana orchard carves stunning Caitlin Clark tribute into corn maze County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana, has seen record crowds come to witness its Caitlin Clark corn maze in honor of the WNBA Fever and former Iowa star this Halloween season.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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There may have been a time when children wanted to grow up to be an astronaut, cowboy, princess and even a movie star.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
6 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 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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Alanna is definitely in the running for my favorite overhauled show character.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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From a personality standpoint, many have praised Dart for his competitive mindset and character, something that coach Mike Tomlin often values.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 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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The firm specialized in celebrity, events and brands and maintained offices in L.A. and New York.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The network has ordered Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, which will see the celebrity chef go undercover to rescue America’s filthiest restaurants.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Icon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icon. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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