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Another word for icon

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• noun (Context 1)

A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration.

Usage Example

"Over the decades, she has become a global pop idol, inspiring millions with her music and fashion."

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idol
Strong
symbol
emblem
Weak
figurehead

• noun (Context 2)

A small graphical symbol on a computer screen that represents a program, file, or function, which can be clicked to activate it.

Usage Example

"To open the application, simply double-click its symbol on the desktop."

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symbol
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avatar

• noun (Context 3)

A painting of Jesus Christ or another holy figure, typically in a traditional style on wood, venerated and used as an aid to devotion in the Byzantine and other Eastern Churches.

Usage Example

"The ancient monastery houses a priceless collection of religious icons dating back to the twelfth century."

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image
portrait

Opposites of icon

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of icon varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

nobody
nonentity
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Icon. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/icon
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