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Recent Examples of effigies
Roads in the capital city, Brazzaville, were paved with Sassou N’Guesso's effigies.
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ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Trump had posted some of Loomer’s footage on his Truth Social account and threatened to seize the canal, prompting Panamanians to burn effigies of him.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Every December, families in Guatemala set giant devil effigies on fire.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
Before the invention of photography, these edible effigies were placed on altars as representations of the deceased.
—Luisa Navarro, Saveur, 23 Oct. 2025
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.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Trump had posted some of Loomer’s footage on his Truth Social account and threatened to seize the canal, prompting Panamanians to burn effigies of him.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Every December, families in Guatemala set giant devil effigies on fire.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
Before the invention of photography, these edible effigies were placed on altars as representations of the deceased.
—Luisa Navarro, Saveur, 23 Oct. 2025
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.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effigies
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Film clips, photographs and commentary include Martin Scorsese; American photographer David LaChapelle known for elaborate celebrity portraits of the likes of Angelina Jolie and the Kardashians; and British filmmaker and artists Isaac Julien and Tom Hunter.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Dec. 2025
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Streets leading to the base were decorated with welcome posters, portraits of Putin, and flagpoles bearing the colors of both nations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The film won three Oscars and has since been widely cited as one of Hollywood’s most influential portrayals of the tech industry.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Dean Cain has repeatedly taken issue with modern portrayals of superheroes, from Superman and Supergirl to Captain America.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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American strikes destroyed what appears to be drinking water infrastructureon Iran’s southern coast early Wednesday, according to videos and pictures shared by Iranian media and geolocated by NBC News.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The festival Thursday had a family-friendly vibe, with everyone taking pictures and enjoying time together, said Maria Botchatcher.—
Zuri Primos
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Explore Kappabashi Street, Tokyo’s kitchen town, filled with shops selling Japanese knives, ceramicware, and food replicas.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Dec. 2025
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The works — replicas of drawings, images, etchings and sculptures — are revealed by opening doors to illuminated huts decorated with bold colors.—
Miami Herald staff,
Miami Herald,
2 Dec. 2025
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Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The six-week trial concluded in March after testimony from multiple accusers and presentation of evidence, including messages, images and videos from Høiby’s cellphone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Handwritten Song Manuscripts by Paul McCartney – A collection of facsimiles of handwritten lyrics by McCartney throughout the 1970s.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Drawing at least in part on information from Chalker’s defectors, the Pentagon constructed life-size underground facsimiles of Iranian nuclear facilities where the scientists had worked, attempting to duplicate even the thickness of the walls.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the finale, however, while going through the mail, Jimmy discovers the company has been secretly making millions by selling the voices and digital likenesses of their dead clients.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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According to the announcement, users can generate comic book likenesses (restricted to non-commercial use) or use his voice to narrate any book through the Eleven Reader app.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Effigies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effigies. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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