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puppet

[puhp-it] / ˈpʌp ɪt /
NOUN
toy figure
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He has more affection for the rapidly declining feline, portrayed by a puppet, than the humans he’s putting in harm’s way.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

In the basement: what I believe are my first pair of hockey skates, a broken papier-mâché Groucho Marx puppet, and a Green Bay Packers helmet I hand-painted in fourth grade.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

I like going to the coffee shop where the barista remembers that I take my mint tea iced and unsweetened, and I remember that she has a puppet showcase coming up.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026

Professionally, she works as a freelance puppet builder supporting film and television.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

She began making the puppet dance by bobbing the stick and tapping the paddle.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

Beauty push starring puppets wearing real makeup and a Levi’s stop-motion spot inspired by horror movies and the brand’s 1995 “Clayman” ad.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

But long after Romero transformed them from blank-eyed puppets to ravenous murder machines, Bedward’s film demonstrates how Hollywood’s version of the zombie impacts America’s perception of Vodou, Haitians and immigration.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

The lavish production features fantastic gargoyle-like puppets who populate the "bardo," a space after death where tortured souls reside, unable to move beyond their past lives.

From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026

The gallery was the first to hold public exhibitions on many subjects, from Chinese basket weaving to puppets and knots, but the curators wisely avoid covering every past show.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

Sometimes, though, the controls still worked exactly the opposite of the way he expected them to, and the puppets always looked twitchy, as if they were being electrocuted.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker


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