as in portrait
a depiction of a person
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Recent Examples of effigy
In 2017, a man died after running into the flames of the effigy.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The gathering is highlighted by the burning of a large wooden effigy of a man.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In June 1986, the founders of the Burning Man project and nonprofit, Larry Harvey and Jerry James, built a wooden human effigy and set it on fire on San Francisco’s Baker Beach as a symbolic act of letting go of their personal crises.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Protests broke out in several cities, including a hanging of the billionaire in effigy in Milan and posters in London likening him to a Nazi.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The gathering is highlighted by the burning of a large wooden effigy of a man.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In June 1986, the founders of the Burning Man project and nonprofit, Larry Harvey and Jerry James, built a wooden human effigy and set it on fire on San Francisco’s Baker Beach as a symbolic act of letting go of their personal crises.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Protests broke out in several cities, including a hanging of the billionaire in effigy in Milan and posters in London likening him to a Nazi.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effigy
Noun
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The same could be said of Piccioli, whose muses include the French actor Isabelle Huppert — portraits of whom were shared as a teaser prior to the show.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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On Instagram through the years, he's shared many glimpses into that time in his life, from school portraits and prom pics to Christmas memories and beyond.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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In 1991, Routledge won a British Comedy Award for her portrayal as Bucket, and she was later nominated for two BAFTA TV Awards in 1992 and 1993.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Dahmer series received 19 Primetime Emmy nominations, with Niecy Nash winning for best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for her portrayal of Glenda Cleveland, the Milwaukee woman who tried to get police to investigate Dahmer.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The images could look livelier this season.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The initiative, which aims to strengthen the country’s image abroad and attract foreign industry by promoting the Brazilian film industry, is the result of a Technical and Financial Cooperation Agreement between the two organizations.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Visitors can walk through wildflowers as military aircraft fly over a lonely barn-like hangar—a replica of one that housed the first practical flying machine.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Oct. 2025
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The decoy unfolds from a compact square box and inflates into a full-size F-35 replica within minutes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The electric vehicle revolution is often framed as a climate imperative—a way to cut carbon emissions and slow global warming.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Earlier this summer, Leo approved a solar farm deal that will make the Vatican the world’s first carbon-neutral state.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some members of Congress, including Marsha Blackburn, are attempting to pass legislation that would protect the voice and visual likenesses of individuals and creators from digital replicas created without their consent.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many took issue with the likeness with the artist, but most felt the voluminous hair of the statue was too much, even a little offensive.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Effigy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effigy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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