figures

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For example, their 2013 “Tailored Mosaic” line, inspired by the golden mosaics in the Cathedral of Monreale in Sicily, featured garments adorned with angels, saints and Mary, as well as biblical figures.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Germany's manufacturing sector shrunk to a share of 19.5 percent of the country's economy in 2025, according to official figures -- its lowest level for many years.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Prior to this, designers often avoided using religious figures; they preferred more abstract interpretations; it also helped prevent any controversy that might emerge from depicting sacred figures.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The health ministry's figures do not separate out combatant and civilian deaths.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

He got really good at drawing figures hanging out with Door.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste