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Meaning of iconic in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /aɪˈkɑnɪk/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    iconic

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from Latin iconicus, from Greek eikonikos, from eikōn‘likeness, image’

    Definitions

    1. relating to or having the characteristics on an icon

Famous quotes

  • « With respect to Barack Obama, let's face it Barack Obama is an iconic figure in the African-American community. We respect that. We understand that. African-Americans are going to vote for the first black president, especially when he happens to share the liberal politics on economic issues that many in that community hold. »
    Artur Davis
  • « Growing up on stage, I was introduced to makeup at a young age and I will never forget the first time I tried on a L'Oreal Paris iconic lipstick - it was instant glamour and I've been hooked ever since. »
    Lea Michele
  • « I was on the football team because I wanted to experience the different iconic social classes of high school. So football for me was an attempt to socially integrate in an interesting way. And then I didn't like it anymore and stopped doing it and focused more on drama and science and other forms of art and music. »
    Reggie Watts
  • « It's a huge challenge, a huge responsibility. Bond is a huge iconic figure in movie history. These opportunities don't come along very often so I thought, 'Why not?' »
    Daniel Craig
  • « In the United States, we do a pretty good job of protecting iconic landscapes and postcard views, but the ocean gets no respect. »
    Jeff Goodell

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