Effigies example sentences

ef·fi·gy

noun

effigies (plural noun)

  - a sculpture or model of a person:

  - a roughly made model of a particular person, made in order to be damaged or destroyed as a protest or expression of anger:

Synonyms

statue, statuette, carving, sculpture, model, dummy, figure, figurine, guy, likeness, representation, image, bust, head

"Effigies" Example Sentences

1. The protesters burned effigies of the corrupt politicians in the town square.
2. News reports showed angry crowds carrying effigies through the streets.
3. He sculpted miniature effigies of his family members as a unique holiday gift.
4. The museum displayed ancient effigies unearthed from a Mayan tomb.
5. For Halloween, children paraded with homemade effigies of monsters and ghosts.
6. His art installation featured unsettling life-sized effigies suspended from the ceiling.
7. The children created comical effigies of their teachers using clay.
8. The ancient civilization left behind countless stone effigies depicting their gods.
9. Burning effigies is a symbolic act of protest in many cultures.
10. The artist meticulously crafted wax effigies of historical figures.
11. He found old, forgotten effigies in the attic of his grandmother's house.
12. The villagers made frightening effigies to scare away evil spirits.
13. The collection of effigies was a testament to the artist's skill and creativity.
14. He carefully arranged the small, wooden effigies on the shelf.
15. Among the artifacts were several intricately carved effigies.
16. The festival featured a procession of giant, papier-mâché effigies.
17. Creating effigies is a traditional part of their annual celebration.
18. The sight of the burning effigies filled him with a sense of unease.
19. She displayed her collection of hand-painted effigies in a local gallery.
20. The movie depicted a scene where protesters burned effigies of the dictator.
21. He carved the effigies out of a single piece of wood.
22. The effigies were surprisingly lifelike in their detail.
23. These grotesque effigies were intended to ward off evil.
24. The artist used recycled materials to construct the effigies.
25. The children's effigies were crude but charming.
26. The ancient effigies were remarkably well-preserved.
27. He inherited a box full of strange, unsettling effigies.
28. The effigies, though simple, held deep cultural significance.
29. Several damaged effigies were discovered in the ruins.
30. The students created effigies for their history project.
31. He meticulously painted the details on the miniature effigies.
32. The effigies were positioned strategically throughout the exhibition.
33. The collection included effigies made from clay, wood, and wax.
34. The festival concluded with the ceremonial burning of the effigies.
35. Creating these elaborate effigies takes months of dedicated work.
36. The effigies served as a focus for the protesters' anger.
37. He found the effigies both fascinating and a bit disturbing.
38. The effigies, once vibrant, were now faded and worn.
39. The sheer number of effigies was overwhelming.
40. He felt a strange connection to the ancient effigies.
41. The effigies were constructed using traditional methods.
42. The children laughed as they tossed the small effigies into the air.
43. The artist's interpretation of the effigies was controversial.
44. He added small details to enhance the realism of the effigies.
45. The effigies were remarkably consistent in their design.
46. The book featured detailed illustrations of the effigies.
47. She carefully dusted the delicate effigies before displaying them.
48. The effigies were a powerful symbol of rebellion.
49. The air was thick with the smell of burning effigies.
50. He was captivated by the expressive faces of the effigies.

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