Example Sentences

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The architect’s mischievous side comes through in countless sketches for his famous gargoyles, which achieve “both anatomical coherence and a sense of demonic vitality.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

He talked about going to an art show at the studio, and he saw a piece of a bunch of gargoyles sitting on a log flying kites.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2024

Renaissance and Medieval pieces, and the “quality camp” or “fantasy furniture” he favored — weird and whimsical pieces embellished with mythical creatures; chairs sprouting antlers, torcheres bedecked with gargoyles, commodes atop griffin feet.

From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Water was discharged from the roof via gargoyles which were said to crouch in agony under the weight of their load.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2023

He was peeking through the lens tube at the gargoyles on the First Keep.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin