sphinx
Example Sentences
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In it are depicted small sphinxes, cult items and an altar, all items recovered from the ruins of Antirhodos and depicting a scene that likely would have taken place in the temple.
While the 11 rival candidates crisscrossed the central African country pressing the flesh ahead of the October 12 vote, Biya's campaign has been largely virtual, true to his reputation as a secretive "sphinx".
From Barron's
The Czech entrepreneur has been described as a "quiet sphinx" for his inscrutable style.
From BBC
A bronze “Sentinel,” its surface featuring a rich black patina, transforms a traditional sphinx motif.
From Los Angeles Times
Eight sphinxes and eight Hathoric columns will be carved with images that are meaningful to Halsey, including personal heroes, family, friends, community activists and organizers.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
