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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
Only a team like LAFC could bring polar-opposite icons like Sia and Cypress Hill together.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2025
Hulk Hogan, a mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in professional wrestling who turned the sport into a massive business and cultural touchstone, died Thursday at age 71, Florida police said.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 July 2025
Angelini Grill, helmed by L.A. icon Gino Angelini and Angelini Osteria executive chef Gianpiero Ceppaglia, is serving excellent shrimp and calamari spiedini, standout pastas like linguine with Santa Barbara sea urchin and baller main dishes like Roman-style Dover sole and veal chop Milanese.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The icons of professional wrestling are paying tribute to the late Hulk Hogan, who died today at 71, reportedly from cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 July 2025
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2025
Hulk Hogan, a mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in professional wrestling who turned the sport into a massive business and cultural touchstone, died Thursday at age 71, Florida police said.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 July 2025
Angelini Grill, helmed by L.A. icon Gino Angelini and Angelini Osteria executive chef Gianpiero Ceppaglia, is serving excellent shrimp and calamari spiedini, standout pastas like linguine with Santa Barbara sea urchin and baller main dishes like Roman-style Dover sole and veal chop Milanese.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The icons of professional wrestling are paying tribute to the late Hulk Hogan, who died today at 71, reportedly from cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icon
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One of the heroes of the Indiana Pacers run in the NBA Playoffs and coming within one game of winning the NBA Championship will be the Pace Car Driver for the July 27 NASCAR race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The three Leone Westerns had made Eastwood a youth hero, an emblematic cinematic rebel.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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For many American adults, buying a home for the first time is a key financial achievement, as well as a symbol of independence.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
18 July 2025
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However, when the election was over, the couple began to seriously contemplate its symbol but left it up.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The person in the avatar even resembled Kohberger in real life, and the user never posted again after Kohberger was arrested.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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Mila isn’t just a 3D avatar with a synthesized voice.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
4 July 2025
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Afterward, see a star dedication and live performances by Mr. Southern Soul Bigg Robb & Friends, Regina Belle and Dottie Peoples.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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But, the star of the show is a first-of-its-kind Alumni Home Run Derby following the Brewers/Marlins matchup.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The authenticity of the images has not been confirmed, although Banks aired it all out to the public.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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The trailer delivers a snapshot of images and visuals throughout Em’s career while he’s being peppered with popular questions from fans about his personal life, family, music and fame.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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Since the 1940s, professional wrestling has grown in popularity, thanks to its creative characters, stellar performances, and broad appeal to a mainstream audience.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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But none topped Booker Prize-winner Hollinghurst, who turned out, in the same 15 minutes as the rest of us, a richly cinematic scene placing the fictional character of Alan Hollinghurst in a tricky social encounter fraught with manners, ego, and ambition.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The Pistols never rose out of the clubs during their original incarnation and lived off near-starvation wages doled out to them every week by McLaren.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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In one incarnation, this is a tall, pivoting indoor fan.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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Also an elite golfer, Pavelski had an opportunity to kiss a trophy on Sunday, when he was presented with a crystal chalice after a walk-off eagle gave him first place at the 2025 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Angelina Liu,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Icon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icon. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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