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
  • But whether a matter of intention or circumstance, what emerges in place of star power is a more intimate portrait of Perry and his decadeslong struggle with substance abuse, leading to his death from a ketamine overdose in the fall of 2023.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This is a portrait, ballpoint pen on notebook paper, of a woman existing somewhere on Planet Earth.
    — Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
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  • Either way, that sensibility has yet to trickle down to mainstream portrayals of Zoomer romance on screen, which remain largely beholden to templates established by previous generations.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Rose earned Hüller the Best Leading Performance at the Berlin Film Festival for portrayal of this survivor, loosely based on numerous IRL genderfluid figures in European history, back in February.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of portrayal
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  • Aljafari is recognized for his distinctive cinematic practice exploring memory, history, identity and the politics of images.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than embrace the provocative image associated with some of her early roles, Portman maintained a more reserved public image.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of image
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  • Later, however, a faithful replica, also called the Atlantic, was built.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That team, fittingly enough, will be honored during the Hurricanes’ game on Saturday against Pittsburgh, with the current team wearing replica jerseys to recognize the group.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • Many African policymakers responded that advanced economies built their wealth on coal and oil, adding that Africa accounts for less than 4% of global carbon emissions.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The study suggests the approach may help lower the cost of water electrolysis, a process that produces hydrogen without carbon emissions.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of carbon
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  • Top teams are spending tens of millions of dollars to put together football rosters alone in the name, image and likeness era.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • More than a century later, Ben Ali received an overdue ovation, his bronze likeness unveiled along the boulevard in May 2008 — the month of the Kentucky Derby.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of likeness

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