effigy

noun

Definition of effigynext
as in portrait
a depiction of a person

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Recent Examples of effigy Now, a group of tech and faith leaders, erected an inflatable effigy of a shirtless Musk in Times Square seeking to draw attention to the company’s poor AI safety track record. — Jordan Novet,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 13 June 2026 An effigy of him was even hung at West Ham United. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 June 2026 In April, the image of Christ’s betrayer was replaced by a 23-foot effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, detonated to the cheers of townspeople and tourists. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026 Yes, there will be fireworks on the Fourth of July in Bushnell Park in Hartford, a tall ship will sail into Greenwich Harbor in June, and New London and Groton will burn Benedict Arnold in effigy in September. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for effigy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effigy
  1. portrait
  2. portrayal
  3. image
  4. replica
  5. carbon
  6. likeness
Noun
  • The period-relevant portraits lining the walls, decorative accessories, and the bed with a canopy headboard transported us to another century.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Another billboard shows what appears to be a fighter, wearing a shirt with Khamenei’s portrait on it.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of portrait
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  • The crossover sparked a broader reappraisal of his portrayal and recast the three Spider-Man series as complementary chapters in a larger story rather than competing franchises.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • On redirect, prosecutors challenged the defense’s portrayal by focusing on Clancy’s medication history.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of portrayal
Noun
  • The family snaps included a black-and-white image of a shirtless Hefner cradling the newborn, Lambropoulos Hefner introducing her daughter to their son Forrest, 3, as well as Forrest holding his baby sister, who was sweetly swaddled in pink.
    — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • After the image of Rhaenyra jumping to her own death and landing on spikes, Rhaenyra sees a depiction of her on the Iron Throne with blood streaming down from the crown on her head and surrounded by dragon flames.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • The walls are decorated with lamps and replica guns, and in future the group plans to add a projector and an air-conditioning unit.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This included getting access to a replica of the infamous red Ferrari, according to Carol Smith, executive director of communications for Glenbrook High School District 225, which includes Glenbrook North, and an organizer of the photo shoot.
    — Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • That includes carbon-ceramic brakes, standard Magnetic Ride Control suspension, and even optional carbon fiber wheels, all wrapped by the widebody shape that gives the Grand Sport and Grand Sport X a more aggressive look than the base Stingray.
    — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The government says the new framework will improve investor confidence by making decisions more predictable while protecting climate integrity and ensuring local communities benefit from carbon market projects.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of carbon
Noun
  • In March 2026, Variety reported that the actor’s image and likeness were recreated using generative AI for the indie film As Deep as the Grave.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Wilson had been loading the dice against that, frame by frame, forcing the likeness back toward herself.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of likeness

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