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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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“Sid Krofft was an icon who did what he loved most until the very end — being out in public with his legions of fans,” his publicist Adam Fenton said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Asha Bhosle, a legendary Bollywood singer who became a cultural icon, has died aged 92, her son has confirmed.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

You’ll find a ghost or dotted chat bubble icon on the top right of the new-chat screen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

He resembles the Finder icon on Apple computers, but with a tiny stature and goofy mannerisms.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

My shopping cart icon suddenly updates, the number 1 now showing, and my number of notes drops by 400,000.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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