- of, or having the nature of, an icon
- done in a fixed or conventional style: said of certain statues and busts
Origin of iconic
Late Latin iconicus from Classical Greek eikonikos from eik?n, an image: see icon
An example of iconic is The Eiffel Tower as a symbol of Paris.
The definition of iconic is someone or something that is a representation of something else.
An example of iconic is the Eiffel Tower being a symbol of Paris.
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iconic
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- Of, relating to, or having the character of an icon.
- Symbolic, emblematic, or representative: a classroom scene that is iconic of what is wrong with the education system.
- Having a conventional formulaic style. Used of certain memorial statues and busts.
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- i′co·nic′i·ty
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iconic - Computer Definition
(1) Based on small graphic elements. See icon.
(2) Symbolic of the present culture, especially dealing with the ideals, people and products considered noteworthy. For example, Steve Jobs was often called an "iconic CEO," and his iPhone the "iconic smartphone."
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Sentence Examples
- The teased hairstyle was iconic in the 1980's.
- Lady Gaga is known for her iconic outfits that cause her to stand out from other artists.
- The shop sells vintage products with iconic symbols on them.
- Leonardo da Vinci is known for his iconic paintings and scientific drawings.
- The McDonald's golden arch logo is iconic throughout the world.
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