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figurine

[fig-yuh-reen] / ˌfɪg jəˈrin /


NOUN
marionette
Synonyms


NOUN
puppet
Synonyms


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The tiny figurine is a reminder for Neto: you don’t have to be perfect at the plate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026

Four days later, Carney addressed the nation displaying a figurine of Gen. Isaac Brock, who repelled U.S. forces invading what is today Canada in the War of 1812.

From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026

The Black Badge specification features a dark-anodized grille and hood figurine in the place of chrome brightwork—younger, fresher, more nocturnal, but also nicely understated, which I like.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026

In Vogelherd Cave in Lone Valley, for example, archaeologists uncovered a small mammoth figurine carved from mammoth ivory.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 25, 2026

I knew what it would be—she got the same thing every year—and sure enough, I pulled out a tiny glass figurine.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

The 4-inch vinyl “Pop!” figurines, with their oversize heads and black dot eyes, symbolize being ingrained in pop culture — objects fans buy, celebrate and display.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

Sales took off with the launch of its big-headed “Pop!” figurines in 2010.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

Painted characters and toyboxes made of wood are installed in scenes that replicate toy stores and home interiors, where figurines scattered on the floor suggest that we’ve just interrupted a child’s playtime.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

You can see if you know more about the ’90s than our resident Gen Xer, play a crossword that includes references to Beanie Babies and Hummel figurines, and more.

From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026

Celia looks back at the figurines on the table before she responds.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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