icons

Noun

icon (plural icons)

1. An image, symbol, picture, portrait, or other representation, usually as an object of religious devotion.

   Synonyms:

   idol, graven image

2. (especially) A type of religious painting portraying a saint or scene from Scripture, often done on wooden panels.
   • Last week the Archdiocese sent emmissaries to investigate the icon and decided that the tears were not a hoax, Father Koufos said.1986 December 22, “‘Weeping Virgin’ Icon Draws Throngs To Chicago”, in The New York Times, →ISSN, archived from the original on 10 Apr 2023
3. (broadly) A person or thing that is the best example of a certain profession or some doing.
   • That man is an icon in the business; he personifies loyalty and good business sense.

   Synonyms:

   archetype, byspel, case, beau ideal, case in point, embodiment, epitome, eponym, exemplar, exemplification

4. A small picture that represents something.
   • Click the loudspeaker icon to configure audio settings.
   1. (Internet, informal) An image used to represent a user; an avatar or profile picture.
      • Is it okay if I use your drawing as my icon?
5. A word, character, or sign whose form reflects and is determined by the referent; onomatopoeic words are necessarily all icons.
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