How to Use iconic in a Sentence

iconic

adjective
  • Wrigley Field, one of the sport’s oldest and most iconic venues, last held the All-Star Game in 1990.
    Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2023
  • Burberry's wool scarves are iconic, and this cape is a stylish — and warmer — take on them.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The model will be limited to just 212 pieces in a nod to N.Y.C.’s iconic area code.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Bread and milk make up the iconic duo that is a traditional panade.
    Kat Chen, Bon Appétit, 30 June 2023
  • The quote is so iconic, it’s even scribbled in ink on the bridge featured in the show’s opening credits.
    Talia Abbas, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The game’s iconic Halftime Show is one reason to purchase tickets to the game.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The goal was to merge the most iconic parts of the treasured bakery and the legendary shoe brand in fun and unexpected ways.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
  • This iconic hotel boasts one of the largest hotel pools in the country, an 18-hole golf course, and a full-service spa.
    Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The iconic Tetris theme music also stopped and was replaced with tone.
    Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Well, 30 years after the iconic sitcom first aired, Fran Drescher is back in the spotlight.
    Chloe Malle, Vogue, 21 July 2023
  • The iconic ‘island green’ is surrounded by water and draws in the most spectators of any hole on the course.
    Sam Joseph, CNN, 12 Mar. 2024
  • William Shatner had the chance to redo one of his most iconic performances.
    Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
  • The iconic denim company recently announced that Lainey is the new face of the brand.
    Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 12 June 2023
  • Prior to the game, Dion joined the Bruins back in the locker rooms to read off that day’s lineup — adding her own flair, as any iconic diva would.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Her footwear: a pair of iconic black and white Chanel sling-back pumps, a timeless investment for the fashion-conscious.
    Alex Kessler, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Contestants are dressed in the drama’s iconic green-and-white jumpsuits.
    Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Presenting fresh seafood and strong cocktails, this is one of the best spots in town to try and spot whales or watch the iconic La Pastora surf break.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Saturn and the moon, January 13 and 14 On two nights, the waxing crescent moon and the iconic, ringed planet will be very close to each other in the sky.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Jan. 2024
  • The waters were so abundant that boats once surrounded the iconic Waiola Church.
    Time, 17 Aug. 2023
  • From the very beginning, Correy and Abraham knew Robin Williams’ iconic genie needed to be a part of it.
    Variety, NBC News, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Little is known about the plot other than the world is facing some kind of threat and the two iconic monsters from the title will probably duke it out.
    Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2023
  • The fact that this specialty shade of blue looks great with pink gives this iconic shade major bonus points in Barbiecore world.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2023
  • Zegler’s next big role is that of iconic Disney princess Snow White in the studio’s live-action remake.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Nov. 2023
  • In the post, Bure celebrated 36 years since taking on the iconic role of D.J. Tanner.
    Kelly Martinez, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
  • These are pop’s most iconic greatest-hits collections — the map that guided decades of fans into the music.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The most iconic part of this transformation is their bodies turning the tell-tale, deep red color.
    Jessie Sheldon, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Those are all iconic celebrity tattoos that so many people want.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Celebrities were all over our feed the past few days with iconic beauty moments on Instagram.
    Essence Beauty Editors, Essence, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The blaze was reported just before 1:40 p.m. at the studio, known for its iconic water tower.
    Christian Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2023
  • The sound features elements of U.K. drill, a dark, menacing genre from South London, iconic for its ski masks and gun sounds.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2023

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