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Recent Examples of effigies
In 1765, a tree planted in colonial Boston became a rallying point for the Sons of Liberty, who protested British rule by hanging effigies of officers from its branches and giving speeches.
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Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
If Silicon Valley’s wilder promises are to be entertained, our spirits may one day be able to join our effigies on the internet.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
If Silicon Valley’s wilder promises are to be entertained, our spirits may one day be able to join our effigies on the internet.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effigies
Noun
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Being a subject of one of his portraits required discipline—showing up for many months, staying still for many hours.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Directed and photographed by Stuart Winecoff with creative direction from Robert Lussier, The Style Council, Paris, the films and portraits follow Ludacris, Alba, McCaffrey, and Moore through John Lautner’s Harvey House in Los Angeles, known for its lush midcentury interiors.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The gap between cinematic portrayals and real-world applications highlights the ongoing challenges, but progress is being made.—
Sanath Chilakala,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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From early stereotypical portrayals to today’s more authentic and complex narratives, the series highlights how Black television makers have not only survived but thrived, despite the industry’s early reluctance to fully recognize their power and creativity.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There were reporters and photographers all around, clamoring for interviews and pictures.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hanson has always been a great fashion photographer, especially good at capturing feminine exuberance, but the span of time that has passed since these pictures were taken now establishes them as bona-fide historical artifacts to boot.—
Jillian Steinhauer,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the non-virtual world, some have made physical toy replicas of the characters, while others have created real-life plays featuring them.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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While the original pieces perished in a fire at Rohwer after the war, the replicas remain to give evidence of this student project that developed under her supervision.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The main hall in the exhibit features hundreds of images of Native Americans used in popular culture or advertising.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Associated PressThe folders included hundreds of images of court documents dating back years, along with video clips that appeared to show police body camera footage from searches and interviews conducted with victims.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The controversy highlights the growing tension over AI misuse and the need for stronger protections around celebrity likenesses.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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Others nicknamed him ‘Henry’ because of the likenesses between his game and that of World Cup winner Thierry Henry.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Effigies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effigies. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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