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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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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 avatars
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 depictions
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
And like so many Hollywood icons, the Roosevelt isnt afraid of reinventing itself in the form of a recent transformation to its two beloved penthouse suites, the Gable and Lombard Penthouse and the Johnny Grant Apartment.
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Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
That’s probably why lots of pop icons like BLACKPINK’s Lisa, Central Cee, and Tyla, and Coco Gauff have started to embrace the open earbuds.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2024
Apple pie, baseball, and the Stars and Stripes are American icons, but so is the start-up, that big, new dream to be made into a reality and a wonder.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 3 Oct. 2024
Set in 1934 London, director Anand Tucker’s film features the legendary actor (renowned for both his traditional Shakespeare performances and his portrayal of nerd icons such as Gandalf and Magneto) as theater critic Jimmy Erskine, famous for his vitriolic reviews.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Apps could serve as branding too, because their icons—which are also business logos—were sitting on your smartphone screen.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra In the final act, the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir collaborated with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to present medleys of songs by some of Saudi Arabia’s musical icons.
—Omar Baqbouq, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
But that beautiful alchemy of humility, courage, and swagger gave the world a powerful vision of one of our greatest icons.
—Gina Prince-Bythewood, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
This is an extremely incomplete list of great actors—icons, legends, cult heroes, Oscar and Emmy winners—who have inhabited characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
That’s probably why lots of pop icons like BLACKPINK’s Lisa, Central Cee, and Tyla, and Coco Gauff have started to embrace the open earbuds.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2024
Apple pie, baseball, and the Stars and Stripes are American icons, but so is the start-up, that big, new dream to be made into a reality and a wonder.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 3 Oct. 2024
Set in 1934 London, director Anand Tucker’s film features the legendary actor (renowned for both his traditional Shakespeare performances and his portrayal of nerd icons such as Gandalf and Magneto) as theater critic Jimmy Erskine, famous for his vitriolic reviews.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Apps could serve as branding too, because their icons—which are also business logos—were sitting on your smartphone screen.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra In the final act, the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir collaborated with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to present medleys of songs by some of Saudi Arabia’s musical icons.
—Omar Baqbouq, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
But that beautiful alchemy of humility, courage, and swagger gave the world a powerful vision of one of our greatest icons.
—Gina Prince-Bythewood, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
This is an extremely incomplete list of great actors—icons, legends, cult heroes, Oscar and Emmy winners—who have inhabited characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for icons
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There's about the same Bob Marley, so all of our heroes.Daniela Avila, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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The heroes—Lion-O, Tygra, Cheetara, and Panthro among others—keep the inhabitants of their new home safe from a sorcerer known as Mumm-Ra.Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
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Some are even turning to immersive experiences, using digital avatars and demos to help board members become more fluent in the technology.Lara Abrash, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Companies are paying for AI avatars in their ads.Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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So often on social media, companies and sales managers rely on celebrities to promote their products or even experts in a particular industry.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Welcome to State of the Suit, a new Robb Report series in which writer and menswear stylist Caroline Reilly examines the sartorial choices of candidates, celebrities, and other movers and shakers.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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The technology is often used to create fake depictions of real people both visually and with audio.Stephen Bohanon, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The publication led to global outrage, with many Muslims finding the depictions highly offensive and blasphemous.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 30 Sep. 2024
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The difference in scope is so vast, so astronomical, that these penalties are unrecognizable from their prior incarnations.Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Not only is he not mentioned in Tolkien’s original text, there isn’t even anyone like him in previous incarnations of LOTR.Christian Holub, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Though there have been big money signings in recent years such as that of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Perez has become accustomed to snapping up big stars for free when their terms run down.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Best Camping Bedding Deals Like a tent, choosing the right bedding for your campsite can make all the difference in providing a good night’s sleep under the stars.Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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The resulting conflict between their different cultures and personalities is so standard, the script could have been copied and pasted from other situation comedies.Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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The contrast in personalities makes for powerful television.Carol Schram, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The pairing of the double portrait of Portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat as David (1984) with a Double Elvis (1963) reveals, in any case, an evolution in Warhol’s representations.Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Chavez admitted Wednesday that the vials of liquid ketamine sold to Perry were diverted from his former ketamine clinic or obtained through false representations to wholesale ketamine distributors.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Icons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icons. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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