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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 Words From
- i·con·i·cal·ly adverb
- i·co·nic·i·ty [ahy-k, uh, -, nis, -i-tee], noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
“It’s an iconic race,” he said.
But as he notes, when you have an iconic song like “Defying Gravity” to work with, it’s “the greatest gift a filmmaker can have.”
But despite the team endeavour, she added, the “old, iconic building could not be saved”.
Some of Robinson’s favorite times in the NFL were working as a second set of football eyes to his best friend and iconic broadcaster, John Madden, when the two would tour the country in the Madden Cruiser.
"With 33 million viewers last season across the Premier League and FA Cup, Match of the Day remains part of the staple diet of football fans who still get a huge buzz from hearing that iconic theme tune on a Saturday night," the BBC said.
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