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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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While Tate hopes to tackle Jones’ life once more, he’s set to portray another musical icon, Berry Gordy, in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael while Kendrick Sampson of Insecure fame will take on the role of Jones.
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The icon of music, who was married three times, is survived by seven children.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
As attendees reveled in intimate panel discussions with industry legends and musical icons, the DoorDash activation in the Fillmore’s bustling main lobby became a dazzling highlight of the event, with surprise appearances from Danny Ocean and Maria Becerra to cap off the last day.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
The image architect, 46, who is known for his work with icons like Zendaya and Céline Dion, partnered with Pepsi Wild Cherry for a new capsule collection that's all about roller skating culture from a day gone by.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The icon of music, who was married three times, is survived by seven children.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
As attendees reveled in intimate panel discussions with industry legends and musical icons, the DoorDash activation in the Fillmore’s bustling main lobby became a dazzling highlight of the event, with surprise appearances from Danny Ocean and Maria Becerra to cap off the last day.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
The image architect, 46, who is known for his work with icons like Zendaya and Céline Dion, partnered with Pepsi Wild Cherry for a new capsule collection that's all about roller skating culture from a day gone by.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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However, the Dodgers didn’t give Buehler that chance on Monday, allowing the World Series hero to test the open market.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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With seven pennants in 11 seasons as manager of the Homestead Grays, Harris was one of the unsung heroes of the Negro Leagues.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bitcoin is rallying on Trump’s victory Trump took a pro-bitcoin stance throughout his campaign, championing the digital currency as a symbol of financial independence and an alternative to traditional banking.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Yet Harris' ascent to the White House has resonated deeply with local women who see her as a symbol of possibility.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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This avatar also gave him clout and leverage in negotiations that less public-facing competitors could not match.Dan Bekerman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Grateful Dead will be honored as the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year, the Recording Academy announced Wednesday, 60 years after the groundbreaking jam band formed in 1965 and quickly became an avatar of the burgeoning counterculture based in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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Loading your audio article From one of pop music’s biggest stars to an opera about Mount Everest and a music festival inspired by Leonard Cohen, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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How did Kornacki become famous? Kornacki became somewhat of an internet star during the 2020 presidential election with his wall-to-wall election coverage as ballot-counting lasted for days in crucial battleground states.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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On May 15, the park issued a news release alongside images from the footage and asked the public to help identify the man and woman in the video.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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An expanding black circle marks the spread of polar night in the Arctic in this animation of images acquired by the NOAA-20 satellite between Sept. 4 and Nov. 7.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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His character, Callum Drift, is definitely the head of an organization called ELF, which stands for Enforcement, Logistics, and Fortification (there are multiple cute little acronyms like that in this movie), and which is basically the North Pole’s answer to the Secret Service.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Some of these data collections, such as character sheets, are for your reference only.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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This latest incarnation prescribes a state statute that would govern the development of the legal market, rather than a constitutional amendment.Zack Huffman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, and Jey Uso have reformed as the original incarnation of the Bloodline, but the team-up came under one condition: the former Undisputed WWE Universal Championship has to treat his cousins as equals.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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News of Chigvintsev’s arrest ended what appeared to be a reality TV-style fairy-tale romance, involving the two celebrities.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Jagger is not the first celebrity to announce their endorsement for Harris in the last days leading up to Tuesday's election.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Icon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icon. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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