iconoclasm

noun

Definition of iconoclasmnext
as in deviation

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Recent Examples of iconoclasm And although both sides celebrate their free-thinking iconoclasm, loyalty is strictly enforced. — Robert Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 When oppressive regimes do collapse, the first thing people tend to do is topple the statues; this literal iconoclasm becomes an outlet for their relief and rage. — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026 The original Buddhas’ hands were destroyed centuries ago in an earlier act of iconoclasm; Nguyen has created two monumental steel hands that float slightly away from the sandstone limbs, supported by tall rods. — Benjamin Sutton, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026 In that regard Stern is not unlike South Park, another once-famous piece of iconoclasm that, until recent negotiation headlines, many of us couldn’t even say definitively was still on the air. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for iconoclasm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iconoclasm
  1. deviation
  2. deviance
  3. unconventionality
  4. apostasy
  5. schism
  6. discord
Noun
  • In the book, the Senator is a man — Paul Thurman — but Yost previously confirmed that the show makes significant deviations from the source material.
    — Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • The structural design curtails the necessity for active safety mechanisms, electronic trip switches, or manual operator control interventions during an operational deviation.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of deviation
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  • Per the logline, the series will explore themes of privilege, manipulation, and deviance to understand why these women become calculated killers.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 11 May 2026
  • In sociology, Gideon chose a concentration in crime and deviance.
    — Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of deviance
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  • Narayan’s bittersweet love story about a hapless painter’s crush on an emotionally distant social worker has lost none of its humor, relevance, or unconventionality.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
  • Santee Alley was born out of unconventionality with its makeshift stores designed to break retail rules.
    — Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of unconventionality
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  • Marc makes an example of the penitent, powerless Jeanne, reminding the rest of his flock of the punishment for apostasy and using her rough time among the heathens as proof of why none under his control should ever want to trade his order for such modern sin and depravity.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
  • Dara Shikoh was accused of apostasy from Islam and tried under religious authority.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of apostasy
Noun
  • The Vatican said dialogue was offered to the ​group ahead of the schism and that the step of ordaining ​bishops without ⁠church approval was considered so grave that excommunication was automatic.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • Parishioners at Saint Agnes said they were saddened by the schism and would continue to pray for a united church.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of schism
Noun
  • But the discord between the two leaders stretches far beyond disagreements over the conflict in the Middle East.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 24 June 2026
  • Despite the discord, the regime is likely to have the final say.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Definition of discord

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