gnome

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The King was in a gnome from home, when he was shown a row of them in a cottage inspired by his own Highgrove house in Gloucestershire.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Although to be fair to the famous footballer, the years haven't been kind to his gnome version, even if they've caught his current hair colour.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The Masters gnome, introduced in 2016, is the tournament’s most highly sought after collectible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Every year, the gnome’s outfit changes, with this edition featuring the gnome in a blue vest holding an umbrella that opens and closes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

At each corner of the pool lolled a pink plaster-of- paris gnome with rosy cheeks and a peaked red cap.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy