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The building has an iconic shape.
What does Iconic mean?
Iconic means famous and easy to recognize.
Dictionary definition
Very well known and easily recognized as a symbol of something.
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Iconic in a sentence
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That song became iconic for the school event.
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An iconic design is remembered because it strongly represents a place, idea, or time.
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What does iconic mean?
Iconic describes something very well known and recognizable.
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Which word is an antonym of iconic?
Unknown is the opposite of iconic in many contexts.
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Which sentence uses iconic correctly?
A well-known tower can be iconic.
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WordIconic.
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MeaningIconic means famous and easy to recognize.
ExampleExample: The building has an iconic shape.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- eye · kon · ik
- Strongest beat
- kon
- Ending
- ik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kon.
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Synonyms
Words like Iconic
famousUse for something widely known.
recognizableUse for something easy to identify.
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Word family
Iconic word family
Base word
iconic
adjective
iconic
Base form.
noun
icon
A symbol or small picture.
adverb
iconically
In a way that is widely recognized.
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