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[ahy-kon] / ˈaɪ kɒn /
NOUN
symbol or representation
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NOUN
a holy image
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STRONGEST
WEAK
NOUN
admired person
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This just speaks to the enduring power of Shrek as a pop culture icon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Cracker Barrel in late August said it would return to its previous logo featuring its “Old Timer” icon and barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He was not even born when Bosnia icon Edin Dzeko made his senior international debut in June 2007.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Trump also mentioned the famous 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech by civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., spoken to an audience at the National Mall, where the reflecting pool is located.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

When he did, the battery icon on the back of his pterodactyl dipped down to three-quarters.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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