effigy

noun

Definition of effigynext
as in portrait
a depiction of a person

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Recent Examples of effigy 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 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 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
  • Other organizations abandoned associations with Hastert, and his portrait was removed from a hallway outside the House chamber.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • While a portrait collection of the resort’s presidential guests caters to quite a fitting name, there’s a new top tier spirit and fine wine collection–along with swanky designs, space for live music, and eventually, a game of pool.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of portrait
Noun
  • Gemmill talked of how LaNasa’s strength during her cancer battle has influenced her Emmy-winning portrayal of charge nurse Dana Evans on The Pitt.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Eisenberg earned an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Zuckerberg.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of portrayal
Noun
  • As their names suggest, one perfume bottle features an image of pizza and the other of pasta on its front.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The rooms are incredibly cozy, with gas fireplaces, a pull-out couch, and framed images of different landmarks around the Presidio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • Hanging beside a replica wooden hut was a birdcage with a note explaining that the parrot had been removed for its own mental well-being.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Eight interconnecting venues offer everything from French-Japanese fusion, an oyster and ceviche bar, poolside cocktails, and a replica speakeasy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • The company inaugurated its $100 million Trimetro campus in Odisha in April, describing it as a facility designed for net-zero carbon and water operation.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Google’s carbon emissions rose by 18 percent last year along with a jump in electricity demand of 37 percent, according to the company’s latest sustainability report.
    — Justine Calma, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of carbon
Noun
  • And as God’s spiritual children, made in His image and likeness, our true identity is inseparable from Him and reflects His goodness and harmony.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The bill would give individuals the right to authorize the use of their voice and likeness in digital replication.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of likeness

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