iconic

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The photo paired the delicate, watery planet Earth with the harsh, huge curve of the Moon, separated by black space -- and recalled 1968's iconic "Earthrise" image.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

He said Goldenvoice searches for iconic works that will define the year, working with artists “ready to do something they’ve never done before” in “new mediums, new techniques and new ways of thinking.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

A position that was filled by iconic seamers Anya Shrubsole and Katherine Brunt, and latterly by Kate Cross, is now Bell's.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

But his creation left an indelible mark on American culture—thanks to its iconic role as the time machine in “Back to the Future.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The big cat looked down, eyeing Boaz with a look first of confusion and then contempt, before letting out an iconic and ear-shattering roar.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny