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icon

[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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Example Sentences

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“Bringing fans together — alongside Barbie role models, designers, partners, and global icons who embody the true spirit of Barbie — was at the heart of this event.”

From Los Angeles Times

McMurtry’s stark assessment grew in part from a vexation that, despite his lifelong project to demythologize the cowboy, the ultimate American icon, his most celebrated book had the inverse effect.

From The Wall Street Journal

Among them, comedy icon Sir Billy Connolly who has recorded a new audio guide.

From BBC

"In my eyes, I feel like it's a big deal not just for the city, but for the country to have such a global icon come here."

From BBC

“Apple is more than just a technology company. It’s really a cultural icon,” said Jacob Bourne, a technology analyst at eMarketer.

From Los Angeles Times