Icon
noun
A picture or symbol that represents something.
The wastebasket on the computer screen is an icon for deleting files.
Often appears as...
- click on the icon
- icon on the screen
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General,Technical
noun
An extremely famous person or thing considered as representing a set of beliefs or a way of life.
Marilyn Monroe is a cultural icon.
Often appears as...
- cultural icon
- pop icon
noun
A religious picture, especially one painted on wood, found in Eastern Orthodox Churches.
He bowed before the icon of the Virgin Mary.
Often appears as...
- religious icon
- icon of virgin mary
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Formal
Religious
noun
A picture or symbol that represents something.
The wastebasket on the computer screen is an icon for deleting files.
Often appears as...
- click on the icon
- icon on the screen
Usage tips
General,Technical
noun
An extremely famous person or thing considered as representing a set of beliefs or a way of life.
Marilyn Monroe is a cultural icon.
Often appears as...
- cultural icon
- pop icon
noun
A religious picture, especially one painted on wood, found in Eastern Orthodox Churches.
He bowed before the icon of the Virgin Mary.
Often appears as...
- religious icon
- icon of virgin mary
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3User Interface
Refers to graphical elements on digital interfaces like computers or smartphones.
I searched for the settings icon to change the wallpaper.
Pro Tip 2/3Tech Savviness
Understanding icons is critical for using software and apps efficiently.
Knowing the share icon let me post the picture quickly.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Simplicity
Icons are designed to be simple for easy recognition and fast action.
The magnifying glass icon instantly tells users it's for search.
Pro Tip 1/3User Interface
Refers to graphical elements on digital interfaces like computers or smartphones.
I searched for the settings icon to change the wallpaper.
Pro Tip 2/3Tech Savviness
Understanding icons is critical for using software and apps efficiently.
Knowing the share icon let me post the picture quickly.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Simplicity
Icons are designed to be simple for easy recognition and fast action.
The magnifying glass icon instantly tells users it's for search.
Pro Tip 1/3User Interface
Refers to graphical elements on digital interfaces like computers or smartphones.
I searched for the settings icon to change the wallpaper.
Pro Tip 2/3Tech Savviness
Understanding icons is critical for using software and apps efficiently.
Knowing the share icon let me post the picture quickly.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Simplicity
Icons are designed to be simple for easy recognition and fast action.
The magnifying glass icon instantly tells users it's for search.
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Why do we kiss under...
to benefit from the visiting berry-eating birds. Through the many benefits it provides, mistletoe influences diversity, and allows ecosystems to flourish. You might even say that for this iconic plant, life imitates legend. In the wild, mistletoe has the power to bring things together, and in our own traditions, we see that happening, too.
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Filming Lions Hunting...
with some of those big iconic animals like lions or or elephants it was one of the safari rangers who we spoke to because we're speaking to all different sorts of people you know from scientists to like i said safari rangers and he mentioned that in the morning when they took out their tourists in the car
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The thrilling potential...
to check how much my flight has been delayed, because at that particular time, I'm not feeling like opening my iPhone, and checking out a particular icon. And I think this technology will not only change the way -- Yes. It will change the way we interact with people, also, not only the physical world.
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Saving Water Voles From...
can feed other animals they're bottom of the food chain so yeah it's helping other animals as well as themselves really not only is the water bowl a bit of an iconic mammal here in the uk but now it's a bit of a myth a species written about in storybooks
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Saving an Iconic Bird of...
chance we have traveled to the heart of devon where a team of committed conservationists are striving to protect an iconic species of the british countryside we are here with the bar now trust who today are relocating a barn owl they've
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Building Beijing Stadium...
character of like a big pot or a big vessel for people to go in but though the inspiration is ancient the team wants the building to be a contemporary icon and a public space for the people a
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Math, magic and Rubik’s...
century and it is as popular and challenging today as when it first appeared the cube became part of the culture an iconic design like this that is now recognized all over the world so
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Tracking Bluefin Tuna PIPE...
lives of these iconic fish their journey in this way is helping to build an ocean-wide recovery plan and as the fish break new ground every tag brings vital data
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The Venus Fly Trap’s...
muscles move so quickly venus flytrap is one of the world's most iconic carnivorous plants yet it is native to small areas of pine
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Nature's Oddest Looking...
may lose another of its iconic wildlife species compared parent fish nearly a metre and
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Why do we kiss under...
to benefit from the visiting berry-eating birds. Through the many benefits it provides, mistletoe influences diversity, and allows ecosystems to flourish. You might even say that for this iconic plant, life imitates legend. In the wild, mistletoe has the power to bring things together, and in our own traditions, we see that happening, too.
Video examples
Filming Lions Hunting...
with some of those big iconic animals like lions or or elephants it was one of the safari rangers who we spoke to because we're speaking to all different sorts of people you know from scientists to like i said safari rangers and he mentioned that in the morning when they took out their tourists in the car
Video examples
The thrilling potential...
to check how much my flight has been delayed, because at that particular time, I'm not feeling like opening my iPhone, and checking out a particular icon. And I think this technology will not only change the way -- Yes. It will change the way we interact with people, also, not only the physical world.
Video examples
Saving Water Voles From...
can feed other animals they're bottom of the food chain so yeah it's helping other animals as well as themselves really not only is the water bowl a bit of an iconic mammal here in the uk but now it's a bit of a myth a species written about in storybooks
Video examples
Saving an Iconic Bird of...
chance we have traveled to the heart of devon where a team of committed conservationists are striving to protect an iconic species of the british countryside we are here with the bar now trust who today are relocating a barn owl they've
Video examples
Building Beijing Stadium...
character of like a big pot or a big vessel for people to go in but though the inspiration is ancient the team wants the building to be a contemporary icon and a public space for the people a
Video examples
Math, magic and Rubik’s...
century and it is as popular and challenging today as when it first appeared the cube became part of the culture an iconic design like this that is now recognized all over the world so
Video examples
Tracking Bluefin Tuna PIPE...
lives of these iconic fish their journey in this way is helping to build an ocean-wide recovery plan and as the fish break new ground every tag brings vital data
Video examples
The Venus Fly Trap’s...
muscles move so quickly venus flytrap is one of the world's most iconic carnivorous plants yet it is native to small areas of pine
Video examples
Nature's Oddest Looking...
may lose another of its iconic wildlife species compared parent fish nearly a metre and
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Beyonce Knowles
American Musician
I'm over being a pop star. I don't wanna be a hot girl. I wanna be iconic. And I feel like I've accomplished a lot. I feel like I'm highly respected, which is more important than any award or any amount of records. And I feel like there comes a point when being a pop star is not enough.
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Coco Rocha
Canadian Model
To me, true style icons have been few and far between. Elizabeth Taylor comes to mind. I never got to meet her while she was alive, but she is one of those people I have always admired in terms of her sense of style.
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Frank Gehry
American Architect
I don't think all buildings have to be iconic, but the history of the world has shown us that cultures build iconic buildings for their major public buildings.
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Halima Aden
American Model
For me, being able to say that my first-ever photo shoot was with one of the most well-known and iconic fashion photographers in the world is unbelievable.
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Bad Bunny
Puerto Rican Singer
I never said I was the best in anything. I never said I'm an icon. The world decides all of that.
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Johnny Van Zant
American Musician
Skynyrd's not just a band; I think it's a lifestyle. It's iconic.
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Fernando Alonso
Spanish Driver
My idea is to win all the iconic motor sport races in the world.
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Jessica Simpson
American Musician
My style icon really for my whole life has been my mother.
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Mauricio Pochettino
Argentinian Athlete
When you talk about Beckham, he's a massive world icon.
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David Seltzer
American Producer
I'm not afraid to use Christ as an icon.
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Beyonce Knowles
American Musician
I'm over being a pop star. I don't wanna be a hot girl. I wanna be iconic. And I feel like I've accomplished a lot. I feel like I'm highly respected, which is more important than any award or any amount of records. And I feel like there comes a point when being a pop star is not enough.
Quote examples
Coco Rocha
Canadian Model
To me, true style icons have been few and far between. Elizabeth Taylor comes to mind. I never got to meet her while she was alive, but she is one of those people I have always admired in terms of her sense of style.
Quote examples
Frank Gehry
American Architect
I don't think all buildings have to be iconic, but the history of the world has shown us that cultures build iconic buildings for their major public buildings.
Quote examples
Halima Aden
American Model
For me, being able to say that my first-ever photo shoot was with one of the most well-known and iconic fashion photographers in the world is unbelievable.
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Bad Bunny
Puerto Rican Singer
I never said I was the best in anything. I never said I'm an icon. The world decides all of that.
Quote examples
Johnny Van Zant
American Musician
Skynyrd's not just a band; I think it's a lifestyle. It's iconic.
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Fernando Alonso
Spanish Driver
My idea is to win all the iconic motor sport races in the world.
Quote examples
Jessica Simpson
American Musician
My style icon really for my whole life has been my mother.
Quote examples
Mauricio Pochettino
Argentinian Athlete
When you talk about Beckham, he's a massive world icon.
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David Seltzer
American Producer
I'm not afraid to use Christ as an icon.
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