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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
Gilgeous-Alexander is a global phenomenon, a true icon.
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Nick Crain, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
There, as in the entire region, tradition is anchored by its culinary icons: prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
After announcing his retirement from touring in 2018 due to hearing loss, the Simon & Garfunkel icon announced a string of 2025 North American concerts on Feb. 18 in support of his latest album, Seven Psalms, released in May 2023.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
From Brooklyn to Miami to Beverly Hills, this celebratory journey aims to honor not only Alinea’s gastronomic achievements but also the people—from alumni to guests and more—who have played a role in building the restaurant into an icon of modernist cuisine.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2025
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Nick Crain, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
There, as in the entire region, tradition is anchored by its culinary icons: prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
After announcing his retirement from touring in 2018 due to hearing loss, the Simon & Garfunkel icon announced a string of 2025 North American concerts on Feb. 18 in support of his latest album, Seven Psalms, released in May 2023.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
From Brooklyn to Miami to Beverly Hills, this celebratory journey aims to honor not only Alinea’s gastronomic achievements but also the people—from alumni to guests and more—who have played a role in building the restaurant into an icon of modernist cuisine.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icon
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Hampton portrays unconventional hero Gabi Mosely in Found, a one-time kidnapping victim turned public relations specialist who now runs a firm dedicated to finding missing people.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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After 11 long episodes, Lauren O’Brien finally got her hero moment on Love Is Blind.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2025
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Manufacturing has become a unifying force, a symbol of patriotism, pride, and the promise of a better, more prosperous future.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Ukrainians React: Trump’s claim that Ukraine was responsible for its war with Russia has left many Ukrainians disillusioned, including residents of Bucha, a Kyiv suburb that has become a symbol of Russian brutality.—
Maria Varenikova,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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This infrastructure could be a major enabler for real-time AI avatars, which typically require powerful cloud computing resources.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Destroying those monsters means eating into your avatar Jorge's health total, which is prominently displayed in the bottom-left corner.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
10 Feb. 2025
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The stars came out to shine for the Trojans as Kiki Iriafen and JuJu Watkins each scored 22 points in the victory.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The young star played Sarah Roberts on One Life to Live from 1994 to 1997, and then went on to play Lizzie Spaulding on Guiding Light from 1997 to 2000.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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But despite the media blitz projecting images of an unrelenting nationwide sweep, so far, the deportation of migrants is well below the monthly average during the Biden administration, and there is little evidence that ICE is arresting or detaining any more people than usual.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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All of which made the image of Clinton chasing Nazareth like a shadow so beguiling.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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And Blue voiced the character named Kiara, who is the daughter of both.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Single characters were often far too dominant in many modes (Bunny has been a problem since launch).—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The last incarnation of the Avatar born an earthbender was Kyoshi, voiced by Jennifer Hale on the first two series.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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The modern incarnation is in a flute, sans the ice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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Even celebrities like Jason Statham, Henry Cavill and Elizabeth Banks have talked about their love of the fitness program.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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At the popular Burger Bash, meat lovers gathered under a tent on the sands of South Beach to sample the offerings and vote for their favorites, while a panel of celebrity judges chose their own winner.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Icon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icon. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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