icon

noun

ˈī-ˌkän How to pronounce icon (audio)
variants also ikon
Definition of iconnext
1
as in hero
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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2
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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3
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 Sales of Barbie dolls are also down after a pop in 2023 tied to the movie, and Mattel marketing leadership recently announced that the toy will be heavily rebranded as a fashion icon — with more clothes and accessories to accompany her on the shelf. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 Ventura-Franken-Tafoya may not be quite on the level of Reagan-Schwarzenegger-Sonny Bono, that hat trick of California icons. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Coreweave's stock since the beginning of the year. — Sawdah Bhaimiya,kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 But a cleaner screen isn’t necessarily a more usable one if customers have to hunt for important functions, decipher unfamiliar icons or struggle to understand what the product is doing. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for icon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for icon
  1. hero
  2. symbol
  3. manifestation
  4. star
  5. image
  6. idol
  7. avatar
  8. celebrity
Noun
  • Kateri’s section is quieter and methodical like its central hero, who slips undetected among this community to sow her chaos and reap her revenge.
    — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The newest hero, The Hood, a Vanguard, joined on August 7, adding dark magic and street hustle to the free-to-play title available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of hero
Noun
  • Yet historical symbols often outlive the contexts in which they were created, and the American alligator bears the imprint of a long racial history.
    — The Conversation, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Soap and water typically do the job Disinfectants became a symbol of protection during the pandemic.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of symbol
Noun
  • The manifestations go beyond the growing equity control of businesses.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Surely under our Constitution and laws the enlargement of our limits is a manifestation of the highest attribute of sovereignty, and if entered upon as an Executive act all things relating to the transaction should be clear and free from suspicion.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of manifestation
Noun
  • Amziah hands off the honey plant to Kateri as McConaughey, the Oscar-winning movie star, hands off the film to newcomer LookingGlass, in her very first movie role.
    — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier in the night, Pallister beat Canadian star Summer McIntosh for gold in the 200–meter freestyle.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of star
Noun
  • The family snaps included a black-and-white image of a shirtless Hefner cradling the newborn, Lambropoulos Hefner introducing her daughter to their son Forrest, 3, as well as Forrest holding his baby sister, who was sweetly swaddled in pink.
    — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • After the image of Rhaenyra jumping to her own death and landing on spikes, Rhaenyra sees a depiction of her on the Iron Throne with blood streaming down from the crown on her head and surrounded by dragon flames.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • Semenyo had already completed a prolific season in England’s Premier League, scoring 17 league goals to take over boyhood idol Tony Yeboah’s long-standing record for most scored by a Ghanaian in a single season.
    — Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The immersive musical transforms the theater into a swinging nightclub, where Jordan plays a version of himself telling the story of Darin’s meteoric rise from teen idol to global sensation.
    — Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of idol
Noun
  • The creator revenue and personal user wallet are the same, accessible via your profile avatar.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • After about five minutes spent listening to the avatar deliver an overly polished response to a series of questions, Kersanava ended the interview and disqualified the candidate.
    — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of avatar
Noun
  • This next generation of talent provides an in for luxury brands who are keen to generate loyalty and sales, not just celebrity fervor, through their Korean brand ambassadors.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
  • On his Instagram account, Harper shared a screenshot of the request on Cameo, an app that allows users to pay celebrities to record custom videos.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrity

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“Icon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icon. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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