statue
noun
stat·ue
ˈsta-(ˌ)chü 
: a three-dimensional representation usually of a person, animal, or mythical being that is produced by sculpturing, modeling, or casting
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The music video, which has been viewed almost eight million times on YouTube, shows highlights from Ramos’ 16-year Madrid career, the statue of Cybele weeping and a white horse galloping towards the former club captain.
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Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
In order for statues to be placed in the Statuary Hall Collection specifically, individual states must pass laws asking Congress to build them.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Many devotees endured the rainy weather to honor the statue and attend a mass led by Archbishop Thomas Wenski in the evening.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The plan calls for two natural rocks topped with pelican statues to be placed in La Jolla Boulevard medians next to the pedestrian crossings south of the Colima Street roundabout and north of the Camino de la Costa roundabout to welcome residents and guests to the community.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
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Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
In order for statues to be placed in the Statuary Hall Collection specifically, individual states must pass laws asking Congress to build them.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Many devotees endured the rainy weather to honor the statue and attend a mass led by Archbishop Thomas Wenski in the evening.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The plan calls for two natural rocks topped with pelican statues to be placed in La Jolla Boulevard medians next to the pedestrian crossings south of the Colima Street roundabout and north of the Camino de la Costa roundabout to welcome residents and guests to the community.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Statue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statue. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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statue
noun
stat·ue
ˈstach-ü
: a likeness (as of a person) sculptured, modeled, or cast in a solid substance (as marble)
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