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statue n. sculpture, figure, figurine, statuette, carving, casting,
model, bronze, image, icon or ikon, effigy, representation;
bust, atlas, caryatid, colossus, figurehead, Biblical graven
image: A statue of Disraeli stands in the market square of
Aylesbury.
statuesque
adj. imposing, impressive, majestic, regal, stately,
magnificent, noble, dignified, august, grand, well-proportioned,
comely, handsome, queenly, Junoesque: Julie's statuesque figure
was well set off by the draped silk gown.
status n. 1 eminence, prominence, pre-eminence, standing, stature,
importance, significance, repute, reputation, rank, station:
Few could approach Keith's status as a pathologist. 2 See
standing, 5, above.
staunch adj. 1 steadfast, loyal, firm, unflinching, steady,
unshrinking, unswerving, dependable, reliable, (tried and) true,
devoted, true-blue, trusty, trusted, faithful, unfaltering,
undeviating, unwavering: Charles has always been a staunch
supporter of the party. 2 strong, solid, sturdy, sound,
well-built, stout, substantial, well-constructed, well-made,
tough, rugged, long-lasting; watertight, seaworthy: The ship's
staunch oaken hull has withstood much abuse over the years.
stay° v. 1 remain, stop, continue, tarry, wait, stand, Colloq freeze:
Stay where you are or I'll shoot! 2 remain, stop, lodge,
sojourn, abide, reside, dwell, live, visit: I heard that Sheila
was back in town, staying at her aunt's. 3 keep, remain,
continue to be: I was having trouble staying awake. 4 stop,
arrest, thwart, prevent, put an end to, halt, interrupt, block,
check; curb, retard, slow, impede, foil, obstruct, hamper,
hinder, discourage, deter; delay, postpone, put off,
discontinue, defer, Technical prorogue: Only one man has the
authority to stay the execution. What can be done to stay the
advance of the killer bees? 5 linger, loiter, wait, tarry, stop,
remain, Archaic bide: I like this part of the world and plan to
stay here a while.
--n. 6 stop, stoppage, arrest, set-back, check, halt,
prevention, discontinuance, discontinuation, interruption,