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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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Recent Examples of icon
Gilgeous-Alexander is a global phenomenon, a true icon.
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Nick Crain, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
There, as in the entire region, tradition is anchored by its culinary icons: prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
After announcing his retirement from touring in 2018 due to hearing loss, the Simon & Garfunkel icon announced a string of 2025 North American concerts on Feb. 18 in support of his latest album, Seven Psalms, released in May 2023.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
From Brooklyn to Miami to Beverly Hills, this celebratory journey aims to honor not only Alinea’s gastronomic achievements but also the people—from alumni to guests and more—who have played a role in building the restaurant into an icon of modernist cuisine.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2025
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Yes, Joey is the latest in a long series of unlikely action movie heroes who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time and fighting seemingly insurmountable odds to survive.—
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Tottenham were thrilled to have their returning heroes but some familiar problems persist.—
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The symbol of the Nazi Party in Hitler’s Germany remains in circulation today among white supremacists and hate groups.—
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The show was centered on a large-scale painting that presents a counter-history of Mexican identity blending symbols of a hyper-masculinized past with that of an industrialized future.—
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This infrastructure could be a major enabler for real-time AI avatars, which typically require powerful cloud computing resources.—
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Destroying those monsters means eating into your avatar Jorge's health total, which is prominently displayed in the bottom-left corner.—
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher may be going through a $75 million divorce, but the Borat star only had good things to say about his ex in her new post.—
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Michelle Monaghan is actress Jaclyn Lemon: The TV star is famous enough to be recognized by other guests (and paid for her childhood friends' vacations).—
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But despite the media blitz projecting images of an unrelenting nationwide sweep, so far, the deportation of migrants is well below the monthly average during the Biden administration, and there is little evidence that ICE is arresting or detaining any more people than usual.—
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All of which made the image of Clinton chasing Nazareth like a shadow so beguiling.—
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And Blue voiced the character named Kiara, who is the daughter of both.—
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Visually stunning, masterfully edited, and the culmination of seven years of filming, The Treasure Hunter crafts the portrait of a memorable and agonizingly familiar character.—
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The last incarnation of the Avatar born an earthbender was Kyoshi, voiced by Jennifer Hale on the first two series.—
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Stream counts say this villain incarnation was a runaway success, but the spat with Lamar highlighted the points of frustration left in its wake.—
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At the popular Burger Bash, meat lovers gathered under a tent on the sands of South Beach to sample the offerings and vote for their favorites, while a panel of celebrity judges chose their own winner.—
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Even celebrities like Jason Statham, Henry Cavill and Elizabeth Banks have talked about their love of the fitness program.—
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“Icon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icon. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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