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Iconic
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Simple meaning
What does Iconic mean?
Iconic means famous and easy to recognize.
Dictionary definition
Very well known and easily recognized as a symbol of something.
Example sentences
Iconic in a sentence
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The building has an iconic shape.
medium
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.
Synonyms
Words like Iconic
famousUse for something widely known.
recognizableUse for something easy to identify.
Antonyms
Opposite words
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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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does iconic mean?
Iconic describes something very well known and recognizable.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of iconic?
Unknown is the opposite of iconic in many contexts.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses iconic correctly?
A well-known tower can be iconic.
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