icon

noun
/ˈaɪkɒn/

Meaning

A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.

Example Sentences

The singer became a cultural icon.

Example Expressions

pop icon

Synonyms

symbol, idol, emblem, figure, legend

Antonyms

unknown, ordinary

Collocations

cultural icon, fashion icon, national icon, religious icon

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