Similar to "classic," iconic is generally restricted to more recent, highly original, influential, or unique, works of art, artists, or performers. As such they are now well-established and widely celebrated in popular culture.
"Oedipus Rex" is a classic, but the original "Planet of the Apes" is truly iconic.
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A word used to show great approval over something. It is generally always used in modern media, especially scenes. When you say somethings is "iconic", you're saying it is the best out of anything else.

Prim examples: clips, scenes, hair, nails, shoes, albums, concerts, lipsticks, celebrities, magazines, etc.
Example:

Katy Perry's blonde hair is so ICONIC. It tots tray
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Have you watched the new iconic video ?
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when a group of individuals are incredibly unique when separate, but become even cooler when they are associated with each other
"Wow, all of my friends are gay! This is truly iconic behavior."
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when a group of individuals are incredibly unique when separate, but become even more epic when they are associated with each other
"Wow, all of my friends are gay! This is truly iconic behavior."
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