noun
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statues collectively
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the art of making statues
adjective
Etymology
Origin of statuary
From the Latin word statuārius, dating back to 1535–45. See statue, -ary
Example Sentences
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Under that water, buildings, statuary, coins and royal personal effects came to rest, and waited to be found.
Rahim has the kind of prominent ribs and veins that were made for statuary.
From Los Angeles Times
Is now really the time to contemplate celebrities flaunting borrowed diamonds and haute couture, delivering emotional speeches while clutching coveted statuary?
From Los Angeles Times
Thankfully what was saved made a much longer list - including all the stained-glass windows, most of the statuary and artwork, and the holy relic known as the Crown of Thorns.
From BBC
In the last few years, Harvey turned to sculpting imaginary but mythic-seeming artifacts that exist as both 3-D printed statuary and glossy virtual models.
From New York Times
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