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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 manifestation
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 diverse lineup also includes pre-war masterpieces such as a 1939 Horch 855 and 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K, alongside racing icons like a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C and a 1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The icon was previously the subject of a 2015 short film by Martin Scorsese.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Folk music icon Bob Dylan brings his Long Hot Summer Tour to Starlight Theatre on Independence Day.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Shares of Volkswagen so far this year.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The icon was previously the subject of a 2015 short film by Martin Scorsese.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Folk music icon Bob Dylan brings his Long Hot Summer Tour to Starlight Theatre on Independence Day.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Shares of Volkswagen so far this year.
—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icon
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Soldier Valley Spirits' objective is to support military heroes and their families, Greenwood said.
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Shakespeare’s haughty Roman war hero, revered on the battlefield yet reviled by hungry plebeians, becomes the flash point in a young democracy tearing itself apart over power and sacrifice.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man who unlawfully entered the country in 2011, has become a symbol of the resistance to Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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Remember, the heroic symbols that Ronald Reagan deployed so effectively were swiped from liberalism’s salad days in the Thirties and Forties.
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Your question is a manifestation of handwringing, and so, yeah, a lot of people don’t pay attention to it, and that’s okay, and a lot of people do, and that’s better.
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Meta’s compute business is also the latest manifestation of the circular economy in the AI race, like SpaceX’s recent decision to rent out data center space to Anthropic.
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The garment, rooted in West Asian culture, has been embraced with open arms by resortwear for decades, especially once it was brought into Western fashion in the 1950s by stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy.
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All three games of series were sellouts — a testament to the fandom of the two-time defending World Series champions and the team’s international baseball star, Ohtani.
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Cops released an image of him aboard the bus wearing a white hoodie and are asking the public’s help tracking him down.
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Some satellite images even show evidence of fire damage, consistent with reports of firefighters supporting the emergency response.
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So if a certain pop idol were to choose this island, at this moment, for her vows, could anywhere be more fitting?
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Drawing on her experience as a former member of Musubizm, Kimura described Kawaii Lab as part of a wider shift in idol culture.
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There are companies creating life-like avatars that can fill in for you in virtual meetings, nodding at the right time and laughing when someone tells a joke.
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Microsoft has patented a system to recreate people as interactive avatars, including those who have died.
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
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“Icon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icon. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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