statue
noun
stat·​ue
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Definition of statue
: a three-dimensional representation usually of a person, animal, or mythical being that is produced by sculpturing, modeling, or casting
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Imagine what life here was like more than 3,000 years ago, and use photography or writing to tell your own stories of the stone statues that immortalize ancient gods and heroes. — National Geographic, "Italy and Greece Middle School Expedition," 10 Sep. 2019 The statue was commissioned by the president of Liberty National Life Insurance—now Torchmark—back in the early 1950s, and was meant to be a symbol for the company. — John Archibald | Jarchibald@al.com, al, "Are you a true Birmingham local? Answer these 15 questions," 9 Sep. 2019 The statue was commissioned by Dee and Jimmy Haslam. — cleveland.com, "Cleveland Browns unveil Otto Graham statue at First Energy Stadium," 7 Sep. 2019 Richie then runs away from the arcade crying, only to be attacked in the town square by It, which has taken on the form of Derry’s massive Paul Bunyan statue. — Megan Mccluskey, Time, "How IT Chapter Two Handles the LGBTQ Themes of Stephen King’s Novel," 7 Sep. 2019 Thirty-one riders failed to reach the jump-off, held over a technical course set by Uliano Vezzani in the compact, sandy arena of the scenic Stadio dei Marmi, which is surrounded by 59 classical marble statues depicting different sports. — Danielle Rossingh, CNN, "Ben Maher's Roman love story continues," 7 Sep. 2019 From the onset of the party, Sarah Staudinger could be seen floating about in a blue frock a few shades more vibrant than the Yves Klein statue nearby, and Diane von Furstenberg appeared tranquil despite her hectic week ahead. — Vogue, "At Last Night’s Moda Operandi Cocktail Party, Lauren Santo Domingo Was—Once Again—the Ultimate Hostess," 6 Sep. 2019 Brown also designed another New Deal project, Holly Courts — the first public housing project in San Francisco. • Westside Courts Bufano statue. — Gary Kamiya, SFChronicle.com, "Not just Washington High murals: WPA’s work lives on, all over San Francisco," 6 Sep. 2019 In one, a giant Paul Bunyan statue turns menacing and careens through the town square. — Jake Coyle, Detroit Free Press, "‘It Chapter Two’ is a big-screen funhouse," 5 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'statue.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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statue
noun
English Language Learners Definition of statue
: a figure usually of a person or animal that is made from stone, metal, etc.
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statue
noun
stat·​ue
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Kids Definition of statue
: an image or likeness (as of a person or animal) sculptured, modeled, or cast in a solid substance (as marble or bronze)
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