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Any non-verbal symbol that imparts information
“An icon to symbolize the inner head is placed in a house or shrine and is consulted before any new vital task is undertaken.”
An embodiment or manifestation of something (abstract)
“An international pioneer for women's professional surfing, she became an icon of courage and strength in her native Hawaii.”
A famous person, typically successful and with a large following
“The tour catapulted Madonna into a very public eye, and it was also during this period that she started to become a sort of icon for fans of her pop music.”
A physical model made in the likeness or representation of something or someone
“The relic was made into an icon of Prato's faith and symbolic of its aspirations to autonomy.”
An image or representation or likeness of someone or something
“Artworks range from a Russian icon to creations of Cellini, Rembrandt, and Picasso.”
An inanimate object worshipped for its supposed magical powers
That which achieves wealth, respect, or fame
An icon or indicator that indicates the position of the pointing device
Something or someone that serves as a pattern of behavior to be imitated
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