iconic

[ahy-kon-ik] / aɪˈkɒn ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

emblematic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

archetypal epochal exemplary

STRONG

paradigmatic quintessential recognizable

WEAK

classical historic ideal important prototypical representative seminal supreme traditional

Antonyms

STRONGEST

atypical

STRONG

unrecognizable

WEAK

unimportant untraditional

Example Sentences

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Now it’s the most iconic company in America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“The consumer is looking for iconic Calvin, starting with iconic underwear and iconic denim. The most-sold denim style right now is the 1990s fit.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Dan and Laurie, you’ve both been part of iconic television families in the past.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Bridget Armstrong explains how the iconic reality show exploited the promise of a career to make reality TV gold.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

“For some iconic species such as the giant panda, conservation successes can also help hundreds of lesser-known species that live alongside them,” says Axel Moehrenschlager of IUCN.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh