icon (Meaning)

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icon (n)

(computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

a conventional religious painting in oil on a small wooden panel; venerated in the Eastern Church

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icon (n.)

An image or representation; a portrait or pretended portrait.

A sacred picture representing the Virgin Mary, Christ, a saint, or a martyr, and having the same function as an image of such a person in the Latin Church.

Synonyms & Antonyms of icon

icon Sentence Examples

  1. Marilyn Monroe is an enduring icon of beauty and sensuality.
  2. The Eiffel Tower stands as an iconic symbol of Paris.
  3. Elvis Presley remains an icon of rock 'n' roll music.
  4. Nelson Mandela is an icon of freedom and equality.
  5. The Mona Lisa is an iconic work of art renowned for its enigmatic smile.
  6. Steve Jobs was an icon of innovation and entrepreneurialism.
  7. The Beatles are recognized as cultural icons who revolutionized popular music.
  8. Audrey Hepburn is an iconic fashion icon known for her timeless style.
  9. The Statue of Liberty is an iconic symbol of democracy and freedom.
  10. Martin Luther King Jr. is an icon of the civil rights movement, known for his message of nonviolent resistance.

FAQs About the word icon

(computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface, a

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Marilyn Monroe is an enduring icon of beauty and sensuality.

The Eiffel Tower stands as an iconic symbol of Paris.

Elvis Presley remains an icon of rock 'n' roll music.

Nelson Mandela is an icon of freedom and equality.