statuary

Example Sentences

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It adorns an elaborate “Altar of Sin,” surrounded by classical statuary and shells.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Thankfully what was saved made a much longer list - including all the stained-glass windows, most of the statuary and artwork, and the holy relic known as the Crown of Thorns.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024

In the last few years, Harvey turned to sculpting imaginary but mythic-seeming artifacts that exist as both 3-D printed statuary and glossy virtual models.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024

“Contraction” is the watchword now as CEOs realize that you cannot live by statuary alone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

I would say more about the houses themselves, but I lack the vocabulary for all the forms of wall finishings, flooring materials, light fixtures, fireplace equipment, porches, and statuary we encounter.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich