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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Known for his iconic role in the 1987 cult classic film, The Lost Boys, the actor described the town as "looking beautiful" during filming in January and February.

From BBC

“Our experts know that iconic events like Wimbledon, the Kentucky Derby and the Tour de France can be transformed into unforgettable moments when paired with unique culinary experiences,” says Langrand.

From Salon

What is inarguable is that Shepard possessed iconic beauty, whose “imperfections,” such as the crookedness of his teeth, only added to his allure.

From The Wall Street Journal

A reputational crisis is putting the iconic British institution under pressure to prove it has changed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Such scaffolding is an iconic sight across Hong Kong, and widely used in construction.

From BBC