statue
noun
a three-dimensional work of art, as a representational or abstract form, carved in stone or wood, molded in a plastic material, cast in bronze, or the like.
statues
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pluralof statue.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Before leaving the village for the modern world, Yuru awakens Left and Right, two statues that have marked the entrance to the village.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
Considered the father of modern-day Myanmar, his statues have dotted the country for decades.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
As I stared into empty niches that once contained massive wooden statues of saints, I meditated on how fragile our democracy is.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
So, when the Tartan Army descended on Boston, and saw the city's statues coneless, nature took its course.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Using the most sophisticated underwater metal detectors ever developed, the team uncovered solid indications of the presence of at least seven statues, buried deep under the seabed.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
