icon
The word “icon” has 2 syllables: i-con
It's pronounced as /ˈaɪkɒn/
What is synonym and antonym for icon?
In the thesaurus, “icon” has 116 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for icon along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for icon
- VIP
- abstract
- actualization
- apotheosis
- archetype
- avatar
- baron
- beau ideal
- big shot
- bigwig
- caricature
- cartoon
- cause celebre
- celeb
- celebrity
- character
- cipher
- classic
- collage
- concretization
- darling
- daub
- delineation
- demigod
- depiction
- diagram
- dignitary
- doodle
- drawing
- embodier
- embodiment
- eminence
- epitome
- essence
- etching
- exemplar
- exemplification
- externalization
- favorite
- figure
- finger painting
- genius
- glyph
- god
- heartthrob
- hero
- heroine
- hieroglyph
- hieroglyphic
- ideal
- ideogram
- ideograph
- idol
- ikon
- illustration
- image
- immortal
- incarnation
- incorporation
- instantiation
- kahuna
- letter
- light
- likeness
- luminary
- magnate
- manifestation
- megastar
- model
- mogul
- montage
- monument
- nabob
- name
- nonpareil
- notability
- notable
- notoriety
- numeral
- objectification
- painted image
- panjandrum
- paradigm
- paragon
- pattern
- personage
- personality
- personalization
- personification
- personifier
- photograph
- pictogram
- pictograph
- picture
- pillar
- portrait
- portrayal
- quintessence
- realization
- reincarnation
- representation
- resemblance
- rune
- sign
- silhouette
- sketch
- somebody
- soul
- standout
- star
- substantiation
- superstar
- symbol
- view
- watercolor
- worthy
Antonyms for icon
- has-been
- lightweight
- mediocrity
- nobody
- noncelebrity
Meanings of icon
- noun
- An image, symbol, picture, or other representation usually as an object of religious devotion.
- (especially Eastern Christianity) A type of religious painting portraying a saint or scene from Scripture, often done on wooden panels.
- (by extension) A person or thing that is the best example of a certain profession or some doing.
- A small picture that represents something (such as an icon on a computer screen which when clicked performs some function.).
- A word, character, or sign whose form reflects and is determined by the referent; onomatopoeic words are necessarily all icons.
Example Sentences
- She admired the timeless beauty of the vintage movie icon on the poster.
- The smartphone screen displayed a tiny battery icon signaling low power.
- In the world of fashion, Audrey Hepburn remains an enduring style icon.
- The computer desktop featured a prominent recycle bin icon for easy access.
- The social media app highlighted the verified icon next to the celebrity's profile.
On this page you'll find 121 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to icon, such as: VIP, abstract, actualization, apotheosis, archetype, avatar, baron.
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Related Words
ideogram
- caricature
- cartoon
- collage
- daub
- delineation
- depiction
- doodle
- drawing
- etching
- finger painting
- hieroglyph
- hieroglyphic
- icon
- ideograph
- ikon
- illustration
- image
- likeness
- montage
- photograph
- pictograph
- picture
- portrait
- representation
- resemblance
- silhouette
- sketch
- view
- watercolor
ideograph
- ABCs
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name
- Christian name
- Potemkin village
- VIP
- abuse
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- admiration
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- middle name
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- sign
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- simulation
- single out
- slam
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- slot
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- sobriquet
- somebody
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- spell out
- stage name
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- term
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- trade name
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- trivial name
- umpire
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- vituperation
- weigh
- well-known
- worm
- worthy
objectification
- abstract
- actualization
- apotheosis
- archetype
- avatar
- cast
- collection
- comprehension
- concretization
- conformation
- embodier
- embodiment
- embracement
- encompassment
- epitome
- essence
- example
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- expression
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- form
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- genius
- icon
- ikon
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- model
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- paradigm
- pattern
- personalization
- personification
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- quintessence
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- device
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- icon
- identification
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