to iconize

Examples

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• The artist aimed to iconize the historical figure by depicting them in a larger-than-life mural.

• Many fans hope the new movie will iconize the beloved superhero for a new generation.

• It'd be something entirely different if the viewers, knowing this was an assault, chose to iconize this photo as the moment the war ended.

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• The pick-a-card and play-a-card actions should be easy to iconize.

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• Korachi's installation iconizes al-Rumi's journey across continents through Turkish ceramic ablution basins, Moroccan gold-embroidered silk, and metal.

  Academic text (2001)

Synonyms

I

to immortalize

vsto iconize

21 7.0

Make a person or thing remembered forever by honoring them

emphasizes symbolic representation and admiration rather than mere longevity

L

to lionize

vsto iconize

• Literature

6 7.7

Treat someone like a famous person by giving public attention and praise

focuses more on creating a lasting symbol admired over time

A

to apotheosize

vsto iconize

• Literature

1 9.9

To make someone seem like a god or without faults

is praise that makes a admired symbol rather than a divine figure

H

to heroize

vsto iconize

1 7.9

To make someone seem very brave and admired

is broader making a symbolic admired figure beyond brave acts

Antonyms

D

to diminish

53 4.7

Make a person or thing seem less important

D

to disparage

33 7.7

To speak badly about someone or something to show little respect

How Admiring

to idolize

• US

39 4.9

to iconize

1 7.9

to admire

621 1.6

to praise

381 1.0

to celebrate

170 2.1

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology