EFFIGIES Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

effigies

noun

plural of effigy

as in portraits

a depiction of a person

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Recent Examples of effigies In Himachal Pradesh, Kullu Dussehra features processions of local deities rather than the burning of Ravana effigies. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026 Varga contributed costumes, props, sets and visual artwork to Gwar, which became infamous beyond the metal world for their grotesque (if good-natured) theatrics, which included disemboweling effigies of religious and political figures onstage. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 By Saturday, Kiffin effigies were everywhere in a Grove packed to overflowing. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 Four statues are still to come, set to add to the 14 bronzed effigies in 12 counties — often matching the historical figure’s name to the eponymous county. — Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 That is what happens when a society burns effigies long enough; eventually, somebody mistakes a person for one. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Roads in the capital city, Brazzaville, were paved with Sassou N’Guesso's effigies. — 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 Before the invention of photography, these edible effigies were placed on altars as representations of the deceased. — Luisa Navarro, Saveur, 23 Oct. 2025

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Noun

They were never intended to be used on paintings, where two portraits of the same sitter may have major differences in style and technique.

— Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Punk icon Martin Sorrondeguy of Los Crudos shot portraits of Twisted Teens in Chicago this summer.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of portraits

Noun

The result is a look at the diversity of the country in contrast with official Soviet portrayals and productions from the same era.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
Mitte was also honored with the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award at the 2013 Media Access Awards, which recognize inclusive portrayals and employment of people with disabilities in media.

— Louis Casiano , Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of portrayals

Noun

In her hometown of Yefremov, about 300 kilometers (185 miles) south of Moscow and about halfway to the border with Ukraine, Masha’s teacher had asked the class to draw pictures supporting Russian troops.

— Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
And there was a photographer who seemed to be taking an endless number of pictures.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of pictures

Noun

In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, researchers at Penn State University have modeled its acoustic properties, drawing on data collected from one of the bell’s replicas.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026
Fitting that there are dinosaur replicas towering over the lobby that leads straight through the building.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of replicas

Noun

While there are men who have been affected — George Brett Olson has been one vocal example — the majority affected seem to be women, whose likenesses are often exaggerated or distorted for the purposes of sexualization.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Soderbergh endorsed the Human Consent Foundation, a nonprofit cofounded by Cate Blanchett in June, that created a database where people are encouraged to register how their likenesses can or can’t be pulled by AI models.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of likenesses

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