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iconic

adjective icon·ic \ī-ˈkä-nik\

Definition of ICONIC

1
:  of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an icon
2
a :  widely recognized and well-established <an iconic brand name>
b :  widely known and acknowledged especially for distinctive excellence <an iconic writer><a region's iconic wines>
icon·i·cal·ly\-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of ICONIC

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