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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The kits will be inspired by iconic looks from the past and pay homage to each club's history and fan traditions.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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

Phil music director this summer at the iconic L.A. venue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"Earthrise" often appears in selections of the most iconic images, and was included in 2003 in Life magazine's book entitled "100 Photographs That Changed the World."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

We decided that we’re going to take notes on iconic scenes, costumes, and anything else that sticks out to us that we want to include in our movie.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon