Synonyms for

Statue

Verb / ˈstæˌtʃu: / Another word for statue — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a three-dimensional work of art, usually made of stone or metal, that represents a person, animal, or object

Synonyms & similar words

sculpture figurine effigy carving bust image representation monument obelisk pillar column statuette idol icon likeness portrait bust model cast mold

Synonyms by register

Formal

effigy representation figure sculpture

Informal

figure model dummy

Literary

carving monument likeness

Antonyms

movement life animation fluidity dynamism activity

Common collocations

  • bronze statue
  • stone statue
  • statue of liberty
  • statue erected
  • ancient statue
  • famous statue
  • statue unveiled

Word family

noun statue
verb statue

Usage note

A statue is a static representation, often of a person or animal. It is distinct from a sculpture, which can be a broader term for three-dimensional art.

Example sentences

  1. The statue of David is a famous work of art.
  2. I saw a statue of a horse in the park.
  3. The city erected a statue in honor of the fallen soldiers.
  4. The museum has a collection of ancient statues.
  5. My grandma has a statue of a gnome in her garden.

Quotes

  • A statue has never been erected in honor of a critic. - Jean Sibelius
  • The world is a statue of infinite beauty. - Simone Weil
  • I would rather have a plain, russet-coated Captain, that knows what he fights for, and loves what he knows, than that which you call a Gentle-man and is nothing else. - Oliver Cromwell

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