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Another word for effigy

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Noun
      1. A person whose actions, ideas, etc. are controlled by another
      2. One whose behavior is determined by the will of others:
      3. A small, often jointed figure, as of a human being or animal, typically designed to be manipulated, as from within by the fingers of a hand or by strings held from above
      1. (Bridge) The declarer's partner, whose hand is arranged face up on the table and played by the declarer
      2. A set of bound blank pages used as a model to show the size and general appearance of a book being published.
      3. (Computers) A character or other piece of information entered into a computer only to meet prescribed conditions, such as word length, and having no effect on operations.
      1. The state, quality, or fact of being like; resemblance.
      2. A similar appearance; a semblance.
      3. (The same) form or shape; semblance
      1. A likeness, image, picture, etc.
      2. (Law) A statement of fact made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract.
      3. A representing or being represented (in various senses); specif., the fact of representing or being represented in a legislative assembly
    See also:

    model

    image

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Sentence Examples

  • The crown on the head of the effigy of Henry IV.

  • John preached a platonic crusade against Louis, who burned the pope's effigy at Pisa and in Amelia.

  • The effigy on it may be taken to be an authentic portrait.

  • Here his effigy may still be seen.'

  • On the 30th of January 1907 the body was removed with great ceremony from Kensal Green and reburied in the crypt of the new cathedral, where it lies beneath a Gothic altar tomb, with a recumbent effigy of the archbishop in full pontificals.

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