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figurine

[fig-yuh-reen] / ˌfɪg jəˈrin /


NOUN
marionette
Synonyms


NOUN
puppet
Synonyms


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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

As “Oceanwide Plaza” subverts the fantasy of the miniature, the dolls do the same for the collectible figurine, asking what makes a moment “precious.”

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 16, 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 nine-time Grammy winner is surrounded by a collection of lion figurines, guitars, traditional hand drums and a piano.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

A character that works can sell figurines, keychains, apparel, snacks, event tickets, and co-branded goods.

From Barron's Apr. 11, 2026

The 13-inch figurines then go for astronomical prices on the secondary market.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

More than 40,000 years ago, early humans were already engraving symbols onto tools, figurines, and other objects.

From Science Daily Feb. 25, 2026

There was a wool-covered La-Z-Boy rediner and a wool-covered television set, crude bookshelves loaded with sheep collectibles—coffee mugs shaped like sheep faces, plaster figurines of sheep, sheep board games, and picture books and action figures.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan




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