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
1. An image, symbol, picture, or other representation usually as an object of religious devotion.
2. (especially Eastern Christianity) A type of religious painting portraying a saint or scene from Scripture, often done on wooden panels.
3. (by extension) A person or thing that is the best example of a certain profession or some doing.
4. A small picture that represents something (such as an icon on a computer screen which when clicked performs some function.).
5. 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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