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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 51Թ Forms
- iconically adverb
- iconicity noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
One of the most iconic and respected figures in boxing history is back.
The highs and lows, the devastation and the jubilation, made them iconic.
But, they won’t have to look far to find examples of how Walter has operated another iconic Los Angeles sports brand.
He already announced his intentions to add a ballroom — “the biggest and best ever” — to the East Wing and has begun paving over the lawn of Jackie Kennedy’s iconic Rose Garden.
Deacon Blue are one of Scotland's most successful bands with 12 UK top 40 singles - including the iconic anthem Dignity and number one Real Gone Kid - and two UK number 1 albums.
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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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