effigy

noun

Definition of effigynext
as in portrait
a depiction of a person

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Recent Examples of effigy By Saturday, Kiffin effigies were everywhere in a Grove packed to overflowing. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 In 1986, a few dozen people gathered on a beach in San Francisco to light an eight-foot effigy and commune with nature — and one and other — under the great open skies. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 The festival is best known for the burning of a large wooden effigy. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 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 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 work, known as the Tondo of the Two Brothers, dates back to the 2nd century and belongs to a group of paintings known as the Fayum portraits.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Filmmaker Ava DuVernay chose Milton Rogovin’s informal, untitled portrait of a beautiful young Buffalo woman from his East Side, 1961-63 collection.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of portrait
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  • Set against the backdrop of the early 1970s, the series offers a warm and engaging portrayal of their relationship and the events surrounding it.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Lev also added that some online portrayals of rage retreats miss the work that happens beyond the screaming.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of portrayal
Noun
  • The image is then precision-fabricated into a 3D model that’s finished by hand — all for $2,200, about the national average of an actual wedding gown.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This sort of puzzling connection between text and image is repeated throughout the exhibition.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of image
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  • The Southern Alps are an almost exact replica of the Himalayas in terms of their lot formations and crevasse fields, according to Hiddleston.
    — Tamara Southward, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The trio also talked about building a replica of the Young statue, which would be placed in the Renaissance Center once it is revamped.
    — Carol Cain, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • These viruses infect diverse deep-sea prokaryotes that drive vital cycles of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and metals.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Some also argue that domestic production will result in less carbon emissions than importing oil and gas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of carbon
Noun
  • In the year 2026, college athletics are all about athlete empowerment and welfare—think, stratospheric compensation in the form of name, image and likeness.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • As actors face growing concerns about their voice, body and likeness being used without consent or compensation, the storyline resonated with the actors.
    — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
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