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iconic
[ahy-kon-ik]
adjective
widely considered to epitomize an era, culture, community, place, etc.; representative.
The iconic figure of punk rock reunited with her bandmates for a final performance.
We boarded one of London’s iconic double-decker buses.
celebrated, revered, or idolized.
The cheesesteak has iconic status in Philly.
She's worn some of the most iconic gowns ever to grace the red carpet.
Eastern Church.of or relating to a representation of some sacred personage or event, such as Christ or a saint or the Resurrection, painted usually on a wood surface and venerated for its subject.
Art.(of statues, portraits, etc.) executed according to a convention or tradition.
Other Word Forms
- iconically adverb
- iconicity noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
His career has taken him from cub reporter at the Chester Observer to being the voice behind some of the World Cup, Premier League and FA Cup's most iconic moments.
American designers, including those who fashioned costumes such as Marilyn Monroe’s iconic white dress from “The Seven Year Itch,” gained prominence.
On Thursday afternoon, Martha Luna stood helping scant guests from beneath the iconic red neon signage at China Cafe, where she’s been a server for more than 40 years.
Further images showcasing the band's archive and iconic album artwork will also go on display in the city's Victoria Square.
LAFC, one of three MLS teams in the field, will meet iconic English club Chelsea in its opener Monday in Atlanta.
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When To Use
If something or someone is considered iconic, they're very influential, recognizable, and revered, e.g., Rembrandt is an iconic painter.
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