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

Rahim has the kind of prominent ribs and veins that were made for statuary.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

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

For a long time, I wandered aimlessly—past ruined parks, blasted statuary, vacant lots overgrown with weeds and collapsed apartment houses with rusted girders poking out of their sides like ribs.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt