icon

Definition

  • noun: a small picture on a computer screen that represents a program or function
  • noun: a usually pictorial representation
  • synonyms: image, paragon

Examples

  • The Statue of Liberty has become an American cultural 'icon'.

  • He has achieved 'iconic' status in the movie business.

  • Click on the 'icon' to open your e-mail program.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...it's with a heavy heart-- - Sir, you have to see this! It's trying to make its way around the South Lawn fountain. That iconic fountain that everybody knows... ...anyone who's ever been to the White House knows. Box them in! Go for the window, Motts! Tanks. We got tanks. (..)
    2013 White House Down
  • (..) I'm senior captain of the River Vixens. Is cheerleading still a thing? Is being the Gay Best Friend still a thing? Some people say it's retro, I say it's eternal and iconic. At Spence, I sat at the top of the Elites' pyramid. I'm in. Betty, you're trying out, too. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Riverdale Title: Chapter One: The River's Edge Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) before it has the strength and skill to kill for itself on these difficult slopes. The snow leopard is an almost mythical creature, an icon of the wilderness, an animal few humans have ever glimpsed for its world is one we seldom visit. The Karakoram lie (..)
    2006 TvShow: Planet Earth Title: Mountains Season: 1 Episode 2