effigies

noun

Definition of effigiesnext
plural of effigy
as in portraits
a depiction of a person

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  1. portraits
  2. portrayals
  3. replicas
Noun
  • The first two images showed Puth and the digital marketing and public relations coordinator, 25, posing for wedding portraits.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Romano was more inventive with his portraits of cultural figures than accurate.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of portraits
Noun
  • The menswear presentation featured appearances from famed actors like Dafoe, Gary Oldman and Adrien Brody, who are known for their on-screen portrayals of antagonists.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Amos fought for authentic portrayals of Black lives to be shown on screen, which ultimately led to his exit from the series in 1976.
    Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of portrayals
Noun
  • Consumer reviews online rave about how realistic these replicas are.
    Cait Bladt, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Recent additions to the grounds include The Ralston Family Collections Center, a Mission Gate and Lunette, and replicas of an 18-pounder cannon and a palisade, all part of the $550 million Alamo Plan.
    Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of replicas
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