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Noun
Eastern spiritual elements appear throughout — from statuary to a celestial dome ceiling — and the entry is marked by craftsmanship that’s meant to be more than decorative.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026 The stately foyer, adorned with granite, murals and statuary, would be kept intact and open to all.—Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Adjective
The lawsuit, filed on Monday, argues that the statuary garden planned for West Potomac Park has not secured congressional approval.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026 The Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji and the views from Kiyomizudera are the city’s big stars, but the statuary hall at Sanjusangendo is a contemplative escape.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statuary