1. widely recognized and well-established as a symbol or representative example
2. relating to or having the nature of an icon or religious image
Usage: religious context

Examples

• The Statue of Liberty is an iconic symbol of freedom.
• Her iconic red dress became famous around the world.
• The Beatles created many iconic songs that are still popular today.
• The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic landmark of San Francisco.
• His iconic performance in that movie made him a star.
• The church displayed several iconic paintings of saints.
• That iconic photograph captured a moment in history.