She thinks she's 'making a fashion statement' [=being fashionable in a bold way], but I think she looks ridiculous.
The company's 'mission statement' emphasizes its ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of the community.
The government 'made a statement' [=sent a message] by setting stiff punishments for repeat offenders.
(..) Don't you? It's so dated. I like it. I think it has character. Well, a new house would be a statement and ecologically efficient. I mean, these older places are so impractical. It's up to you. Actually, it's up to my wife. (..)2018 Fifty Shades Freed