Statue
noun
A three-dimensional work of art, usually in the form of a figure made from stone or metal.
There's a large statue of liberty in New York.
Often appears as...
- statue of liberty
- bronze statue
noun
A small figure that is used as a decoration.
She has a collection of tiny animal statues on her shelf.
Often appears as...
- garden statue
- porcelain statue
noun
An award or prize in the form of a small statue.
He won the best actor Oscar statue.
Often appears as...
- oscar statue
- grammy statue
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A three-dimensional work of art, usually in the form of a figure made from stone or metal.
There's a large statue of liberty in New York.
Often appears as...
- statue of liberty
- bronze statue
noun
A small figure that is used as a decoration.
She has a collection of tiny animal statues on her shelf.
Often appears as...
- garden statue
- porcelain statue
noun
An award or prize in the form of a small statue.
He won the best actor Oscar statue.
Often appears as...
- oscar statue
- grammy statue
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Public Art
Statues as public art often commemorate historical figures or events.
The Martin Luther King Jr. statue stands in Washington D.C.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Some statues hold religious, cultural or social significance and are respected.
The statue of Buddha attracts many devotees.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Representation
Statues may abstractly represent ideals like freedom, justice, or peace, not just literal figures.
The blindfolded statue represents justice.
Pro Tip 1/3Public Art
Statues as public art often commemorate historical figures or events.
The Martin Luther King Jr. statue stands in Washington D.C.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Some statues hold religious, cultural or social significance and are respected.
The statue of Buddha attracts many devotees.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Representation
Statues may abstractly represent ideals like freedom, justice, or peace, not just literal figures.
The blindfolded statue represents justice.
Pro Tip 1/3Public Art
Statues as public art often commemorate historical figures or events.
The Martin Luther King Jr. statue stands in Washington D.C.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Some statues hold religious, cultural or social significance and are respected.
The statue of Buddha attracts many devotees.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Representation
Statues may abstractly represent ideals like freedom, justice, or peace, not just literal figures.
The blindfolded statue represents justice.
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Video examples
Why the universe seems...
A marble statue could wave its hand at us; the atoms that make up its crystalline structure are all vibrating back and forth anyway. Because there are so many of them, and because there's no agreement among them in their preferred direction of movement, the marble, as we see it in Middle World, stays rock steady.
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Terry Hunt and Carl...
believed were true turned out not to be one obvious question that that of course many have posed up and that became very important here in understanding the archaeological record was how many people did it take really did it take to move a statue did it really take thousands of people cutting down
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The twins who tricked...
until they reached the great city from which the lords of the underworld controlled every aspect of nature and caused suffering for humans. The twins pressed on, searching for the lords who had challenged them. The lords had hidden among statues of themselves to confuse their guests,
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The many meanings of...
Furthermore, the statue was so detailed and lifelike, down to the bulging veins in David's arm and the determination on his face, that it seemed a shame to hide it so far from the viewer. A council of politicians and artists convened to decide on a new location for the statue.
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Statue Trick PIPE Brain...
it's rare that your brain can override it even at times when danger isn't really present like in this unique experiment we've designed to test fight-or-flight responses we brought in a team of makeup artists to transform our actor into an inanimate statue
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Why Is This Field Full...
the statues they were putting a new business and car business instead of going to the crusher I brought them up to the farm and there they are their new home I looked at the statues and said you know I think I can pick these things
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Gastronomy and the...
I had to go to the old self which is not very different from the new salva we'll leave that alone you know the place where flags the statues don't come down without a fight but the bottom line is I began a project
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The great conspiracy...
Statues were built, temples were dedicated, and a whole month was renamed, still called July today. More importantly, the title of dictator, meant to grant temporary emergency powers in wartime,
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Thoughts on humanity,...
like the wax statue of me at Madame Tussaud's. Yeah, and in that moment of realization, I asked the most central and pertinent question to humanity and Do I need to fix my face?
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The Making of Walking...
the front ones are pushed up by the movement and then vice versa one by one the statues were coming to life
Video examples
Why the universe seems...
A marble statue could wave its hand at us; the atoms that make up its crystalline structure are all vibrating back and forth anyway. Because there are so many of them, and because there's no agreement among them in their preferred direction of movement, the marble, as we see it in Middle World, stays rock steady.
Video examples
Terry Hunt and Carl...
believed were true turned out not to be one obvious question that that of course many have posed up and that became very important here in understanding the archaeological record was how many people did it take really did it take to move a statue did it really take thousands of people cutting down
Video examples
The twins who tricked...
until they reached the great city from which the lords of the underworld controlled every aspect of nature and caused suffering for humans. The twins pressed on, searching for the lords who had challenged them. The lords had hidden among statues of themselves to confuse their guests,
Video examples
The many meanings of...
Furthermore, the statue was so detailed and lifelike, down to the bulging veins in David's arm and the determination on his face, that it seemed a shame to hide it so far from the viewer. A council of politicians and artists convened to decide on a new location for the statue.
Video examples
Statue Trick PIPE Brain...
it's rare that your brain can override it even at times when danger isn't really present like in this unique experiment we've designed to test fight-or-flight responses we brought in a team of makeup artists to transform our actor into an inanimate statue
Video examples
Why Is This Field Full...
the statues they were putting a new business and car business instead of going to the crusher I brought them up to the farm and there they are their new home I looked at the statues and said you know I think I can pick these things
Video examples
Gastronomy and the...
I had to go to the old self which is not very different from the new salva we'll leave that alone you know the place where flags the statues don't come down without a fight but the bottom line is I began a project
Video examples
The great conspiracy...
Statues were built, temples were dedicated, and a whole month was renamed, still called July today. More importantly, the title of dictator, meant to grant temporary emergency powers in wartime,
Video examples
Thoughts on humanity,...
like the wax statue of me at Madame Tussaud's. Yeah, and in that moment of realization, I asked the most central and pertinent question to humanity and Do I need to fix my face?
Video examples
The Making of Walking...
the front ones are pushed up by the movement and then vice versa one by one the statues were coming to life
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Quote examples
Regina Brett
American Journalist
My life used to be like that game of freeze tag we played as kids. Once tagged, you had to freeze in the position you were in. Whenever something happened, I'd freeze like a statue, too afraid of moving the wrong way, of making the wrong decision. The problem is, if you stand still too long, that's your decision.
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Debbie Harry
American Musician
The word 'iconic' is used too frequently - an icon is a statue carved in wood. It was shocking at first, when I got that reference. It was a responsibility, and it's impossible to live up to - you're supposed to be dead, for one thing.
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Anderson Cooper
American Journalist
My dad grew up really poor in Mississippi. I paid attention to that because I thought that's a healthier thing to pay attention to than, like, some statue of a great-great-great grandfather who has no connection to my life.
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Ed Koch
American Politician
Clinton has more important things to worry about. He not only risks being destroyed historically, like Afghanistan's Buddha statues; he also could end up going to jail.
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Phillips Brooks
American Clergyman
Life comes before literature, as the material always comes before the work. The hills are full of marble before the world blooms with statues.
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Victor Hugo
French Author
Dear God! how beauty varies in nature and art. In a woman the flesh must be like marble; in a statue the marble must be like flesh.
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Madeleine Albright
American Statesman
I can't imagine what it is like to be raised in a society where their only statues that exist are to you and your father.
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Al Lopez
American Coach
I'm delighted. I don't know of anybody who had a statue built of them while they were living. It's a great feeling.
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Sandeep Singh
Indian Athlete
I think I am the first hockey player in India to have a wax statue of his own. It is a great honour.
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Michelangelo
Italian Artist
The more the marbles wastes, the more the statue grows.
Quote examples
Regina Brett
American Journalist
My life used to be like that game of freeze tag we played as kids. Once tagged, you had to freeze in the position you were in. Whenever something happened, I'd freeze like a statue, too afraid of moving the wrong way, of making the wrong decision. The problem is, if you stand still too long, that's your decision.
Quote examples
Debbie Harry
American Musician
The word 'iconic' is used too frequently - an icon is a statue carved in wood. It was shocking at first, when I got that reference. It was a responsibility, and it's impossible to live up to - you're supposed to be dead, for one thing.
Quote examples
Anderson Cooper
American Journalist
My dad grew up really poor in Mississippi. I paid attention to that because I thought that's a healthier thing to pay attention to than, like, some statue of a great-great-great grandfather who has no connection to my life.
Quote examples
Ed Koch
American Politician
Clinton has more important things to worry about. He not only risks being destroyed historically, like Afghanistan's Buddha statues; he also could end up going to jail.
Quote examples
Phillips Brooks
American Clergyman
Life comes before literature, as the material always comes before the work. The hills are full of marble before the world blooms with statues.
Quote examples
Victor Hugo
French Author
Dear God! how beauty varies in nature and art. In a woman the flesh must be like marble; in a statue the marble must be like flesh.
Quote examples
Madeleine Albright
American Statesman
I can't imagine what it is like to be raised in a society where their only statues that exist are to you and your father.
Quote examples
Al Lopez
American Coach
I'm delighted. I don't know of anybody who had a statue built of them while they were living. It's a great feeling.
Quote examples
Sandeep Singh
Indian Athlete
I think I am the first hockey player in India to have a wax statue of his own. It is a great honour.
Quote examples
Michelangelo
Italian Artist
The more the marbles wastes, the more the statue grows.
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