as in portrait
a depiction of a person
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Recent Examples of effigy
Several vehicles are required to transport the 3,000-plus-pound effigy, in pieces, to Fort Marcy Park.
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Heather Mundt, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Aug. 2024
An annotated version of the image points out features like a road leading to the city and the location of a large effigy that’s burned at the end of the event.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Following social media posts and news reports filled with images of burning flags and an effigy of Netanyahu in the nation’s capital, Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah questioned Harris’s strategy for denouncing protesters.
—Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2024
In 1917, members of Paul’s National Woman’s Party picketed the White House carrying signs challenging Wilson; others burned Wilson’s effigy in nearby Lafayette Park.
—Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020
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Heather Mundt, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Aug. 2024
An annotated version of the image points out features like a road leading to the city and the location of a large effigy that’s burned at the end of the event.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Following social media posts and news reports filled with images of burning flags and an effigy of Netanyahu in the nation’s capital, Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah questioned Harris’s strategy for denouncing protesters.
—Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2024
In 1917, members of Paul’s National Woman’s Party picketed the White House carrying signs challenging Wilson; others burned Wilson’s effigy in nearby Lafayette Park.
—Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effigy
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On the one hand, armor, as Wiley sees it, is a metaphor for portrait painting itself.Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead of Black life maimed, denuded of dignity, and degraded, each portrait that makes up I, Narcissus is a study of delicious glamour.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Hulu The Dropout Amanda Seyfried won a much deserved Outstanding Lead Actress Emmy for her portrayal of the notorious Stanford dropout turned health care technology maven Elizabeth Holmes, who tricked some of the world’s savviest business minds into investing in her company, Theranos.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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The actress has continued to return to the show for special appearances, maintaining continuity in the portrayal of the vice president throughout significant political moments.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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On May 15, the park issued a news release alongside images from the footage and asked the public to help identify the man and woman in the video.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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Governor’s Veto The website for Kingstree depicts idyllic images of small-town life, with white people sitting on a porch swing, kayaking on a river, eating ice cream, and strolling with their dogs.Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In the Blue Room, visitors are invited to touch a replica of the French Bellangé antique furniture trim and upholstery, as well as replicas of marble busts, per CNN’s Betsy Klein.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Double Trouble Buck The Double Trouble Buck replica isn’t from a buck that was harvested or even found dead.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
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State of play: One of the biggest fights is over Initiative 2117, which would repeal the state's cap-and-trade law that places a price on carbon emissions.Melissa Santos, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Green buildings not only help reduce carbon emissions but also attract tenants who want to save money on energy bills.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In brand and likeness, Sabonis is not flashy compared to some of the other top stars at the pinnacle of the sport today.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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In an August 2023 interview with Audacy Live, Sheeran expressed discomfort with how accurately AI can replicate someone's vocals and likeness.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Effigy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effigy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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