as in portrait
a depiction of a person
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Recent Examples of effigy
Redlegs fans were incensed, some making an effigy of the commissioner and driving it through Cincinnati tied to a truck.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Several effigies of Amazon founder Bezos, whose personal wealth is estimated at more than $220B, have been found around the Italian city over recent days.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Four Atletico Madrid fans have been handed prison sentences after hanging an effigy of Vinicius Junior from a bridge near Real Madrid’s training ground.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Houthi supporters with effigies resembling President Donald Trump, right, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on December 6, 2024, in Sana'a, Yemen.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Several effigies of Amazon founder Bezos, whose personal wealth is estimated at more than $220B, have been found around the Italian city over recent days.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Four Atletico Madrid fans have been handed prison sentences after hanging an effigy of Vinicius Junior from a bridge near Real Madrid’s training ground.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Houthi supporters with effigies resembling President Donald Trump, right, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on December 6, 2024, in Sana'a, Yemen.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effigy
Noun
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That movie was an acerbic portrait of a friendship gone sour, laced with barbed insults.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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Shot on 16mm, this earthy, psychological portrait of a working-class community’s cyclical existence is an atmospheric plunge into the eerie.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Howard shared a heartfelt tribute that featured a carousel of images and clips from the film, as well as side-by-side photos comparing the real-life astronaut with the portrayal by Hanks.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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No surprise here: Kristi Noem isn’t thrilled with her unflattering portrayal on the most recent episode of South Park.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
8 Aug. 2025
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The photo was shared in a July 20 Instagram post that featured a carousel of images of Gomez and her loved ones, including her fiancé, Benny Blanco.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the real world, a user creating an image with a watermarked AI image-generator wouldn’t receive two images—one with watermark, and one without—for comparison.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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So, no wonder a full-scale replica is going on sale again.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The model replica includes rooms inside the house, but isn't furnished.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Graphene, which is essentially a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal pattern, makes denim fabrics three times stronger than conventional alternatives.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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Since the decision, the Dutch government has sought to reduce emissions by phasing out the use of coal, increasing reliance on renewable energy and aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.—
Dana Zartner,
Space.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Williams joins a roster of other groundbreaking athletes previously honored in the series, with each doll designed to reflect not just physical likeness, but also the achievements and personal style that made these women icons.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
13 Aug. 2025
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The change meant Priscilla lost influence over her daughter’s assets, including Graceland mansion, its archives, and Lisa Marie’s 15 percent interest in Elvis Presley Enterprises, the company that owns and manages Elvis’ name, image, and likeness.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Effigy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effigy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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