statue
noun
stat·ue
ˈsta-(ˌ)chü 
: a three-dimensional representation usually of a person, animal, or mythical being that is produced by sculpturing, modeling, or casting
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The Miami bakery with the camel statue outside had plenty of food-safety problems inside according to a state inspection this week.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
There are streets named after him and statues built for him.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
There were photographs of Banks standing next to the statue.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
There are streets named after him and statues built for him.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
There were photographs of Banks standing next to the statue.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Home to over 1,000 Buddhist statues, the Sanjusangendo Temple draws far fewer crowds than some of the more popular temple sites.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Statue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statue. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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statue
noun
stat·ue
ˈstach-ü
: a likeness (as of a person) sculptured, modeled, or cast in a solid substance (as marble)
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