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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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The stakes go far beyond daily routines or vacation itineraries; small businesses lose out on potential foot traffic and revenue whenever a thunderstorm icon appears, even if it’s bright and sunny outside.

From Slate Aug. 21, 2026

She was a comedic icon to me, and when I finally got to meet her, her kindness matched her talent.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

You are a Los Angeles Rams icon, respected and loved by Rams fans everywhere.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

Fans, their parents and eating-disorder recovery advocates were scared, making comparisons to Karen Carpenter, the 70s musical icon who died of anorexia nervosa at 32.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Edna taps the learning packet icon on her tablet and skims over the directions for the project.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

In Instagram’s case, the brand also rolled out a new “brand system,” including new fonts, icons, and formats for posts.

From Slate Aug. 21, 2026

Red icons -- depicting Russian drones -- were dotted across the map and disappeared as they were downed by Ukraine's air force.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

There aren't many villages where you can walk into a jewellers, a hardware shop, or a cafe, and hear stories about one of the world's biggest music icons.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Meanwhile, there is no shortage of films and shows about male sports icons and legendary men’s team.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2026

He too was drawn to the same literary icons like a moth to a flame: Sir Walter Scott, Lord Byron, Goethe and Shakespeare.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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