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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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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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Recent Examples of icon The film, which is set to include over 30 songs and a plethora of performances to match its icon, was previously set to release in April. Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 24 Jan. 2025 This unique approach has enabled Emporio Armani to transcend fleeting trends and maintain its place as a cultural and fashion icon of perfect style. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Hollywood icon Demi Moore was nominated for her comeback role in The Substance and could be a hot favorite to win the trophy after winning the Golden Globe. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 Nearly a million people visit this volcanic Maui icon annually, and a brave few thousand of them do so by bicycle. Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for icon 
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Noun
  • In Greek mythology, Achilles was one of the greatest Greek warriors and was a hero of the Trojan War.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The narrative is centered around a female action hero, the daughter of an archeologist who is seeking the secrets of a dark ancient city that is under the sands of AlUla.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • The candy's rise to fame turned it into a symbol of the show's cultural impact, blurring the line between traditional food and pop culture.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
  • In a departure from the norm, Trump forwent a smile and instead bore a similar expression to his historic 2023 mug shot, which loyal MAGA followers later embraced as the symbol of a man who could not be taken down easily.
    Kyler Alvord, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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  • What seems extra hard to me is how the avatars, in general, are really hard to control with any precision.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
  • In Asimov’s time, people couldn’t have imagined how artificial agents could use online communication tools and avatars to deceive humans.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2025
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  • The reality star from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills just shared her favorite winter fashion finds during an Amazon Live.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
  • If not, the San Francisco Giants are another top suitor who could swoop in and steal the star from New York.
    Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Since leaving the White House, Mr. Trump has lent his name and image to dozens of products.
    Karen Yourish, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The sight of affluent public figures — even Indiana Jones himself — grappling with the potential loss of their homes is a striking new image in the growing category of climate refugees.
    Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • Then came her incredible movie and authentic leading performace in The Last Showgirl, a prestige film by Gia Coppola that, like The Substance, establishes an inevitable parallel between the arc of the leading character and the actress chosen to play her.
    Blanca de Almandoz, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Some residents have complained that the new buildings are out of character and have led to a decrease in parking spots in residential areas.
    Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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  • Jamie Chung voiced a much different version of the character (Asian-American and living in a ’50s-esque Gotham City) on Batman: Caped Crusader, while Lady Gaga portrayed a more down-to-earth incarnation in Joker: Folie à Deux.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Her previous incarnation, the drug lord Manitas del Monte, is reported dead.
    Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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  • Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer , from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Other celebrities featured in the Barbie Music Collector Series include Gloria Estevan, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Elton John, and Stevie Nicks.
    Essence, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025

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“Icon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icon. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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