The word 'icon' has evolved to have a range of meanings which are often specific, but overlap in common usage.:
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Examples of Icons:
The $ symbol is also an icon for materialism, greed, etc. An old rock star may be referred to as 'iconic', dead or alive. Religious icons are always based on traditional representations. Icons in the arts are often contextual moves of icons into other frames of reference. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Icons https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icon |
![]() Russian icon of holy trinity. |
![]() 17th century Russian icon of Saint Mary of Egypt, with scenes from her life. |
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