Statue of Liberty
noun phrase
1
: a large copper statue of a woman holding a torch aloft in her right hand located on Liberty Island in New York harbor
2
: a trick play in football in which the ballcarrier takes the ball from the raised hand of a teammate who is faking a pass
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One side shows a close-up of the Statue of Liberty, and the reverse side shows Liberty passing the torch to a new generation—symbolizing the nation's future and continuity.
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Cruises offer unique ways to see destinations – think scenic sailing through Norwegian fjords or passing the Statue of Liberty before docking in New York.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Gary Graf took a spiritual journey, walking from Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in Dolton to the Statue of Liberty in New York.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Architecture Statue of Liberty Model With a near-perfect rating and $40 knocked off the price, this model of the Statue of Liberty is a must-have for any adult Lego lover.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Cruises offer unique ways to see destinations – think scenic sailing through Norwegian fjords or passing the Statue of Liberty before docking in New York.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Gary Graf took a spiritual journey, walking from Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in Dolton to the Statue of Liberty in New York.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Architecture Statue of Liberty Model With a near-perfect rating and $40 knocked off the price, this model of the Statue of Liberty is a must-have for any adult Lego lover.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Statue of Liberty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Statue%20of%20Liberty. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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