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CTyankee

(65,432 posts) Thu Jan 2, 2025, 12:12 PM Jan 2

Another word overused: ICONIC [View all]

It seems that everything is "iconic" these days on social media. Here are some alternatives: distinctive, emblematic, paradigmatic, exemplary, quintessential, momentous. And, on certain occasions, MONSTROUS.

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Another word overused: ICONIC [View all] CTyankee Jan 2 OP

That's a 'bombshell' example!... MiHale Jan 2 #1

Well, I can't go into it here in the Lounge. I guess I coulda cross posted in GD. CTyankee Jan 2 #2

Happy Anniversary! 🎊🎉 MiHale Jan 2 #6

Your observations are EPIC! dchill Jan 2 #3

Let's retire that one, too, for a bit. CTyankee Jan 2 #4

That's exactly what I meant. 👍 dchill Jan 2 #5

I like that they listed "baronial" as an alternative. CTyankee Jan 2 #7

Egad! How provincial! dchill Jan 2 #8

It is very much overused. Different Drummer Jan 2 #9