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figurine

[fig-yuh-reen] / ˌfɪg jəˈrin /


NOUN
marionette
Synonyms


NOUN
puppet
Synonyms


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For the quarterfinal, Rodman carried a Shelton figurine, possibly as a good luck charm.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 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

On my way out, I stepped on a plastic animal figurine that had fallen off the top of my bureau days before.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

Photos showed dancing under disco balls, a white cake topped with figurines of a bride and groom and Donald Trump Jr. holding his new wife in his arms as fireworks erupt in the background.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

In January, Sudanese authorities showed off a haul of some 570 items taken from the national museum, including scarab-shaped amulets, along with ancient vases and figurines.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 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

She packed up her two worn decks of tarot cards, some small carved stone figurines and headed for home before the darkness swallowed Old Havana again.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

She followed Koffi's gaze and nodded to the figurines.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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