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figure

[fig-yer, fig-er] / ˈfɪg yər, ˈfɪg ər /
NOUN
numeral; numeric value
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amount character cost number price rate sum symbol total
STRONG
cipher digit integer quotation terms worth
WEAK
chiffer
NOUN
form, shape; physical structure
Synonyms
STRONG
anatomy appearance attitude bod body build carriage cast chassis configuration conformation constitution delineation development frame mass measurements outline physique pose posture proportions shadow silhouette substance torso
NOUN
object with design; depiction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
image model
STRONG
cast composition decoration device diagram drawing effigy embellishment emblem illustration mold motif motive ornamentation pattern piece portrait representation sketch statue
NOUN
famous person
Synonyms
STRONGEST
character leader personality
STRONG
celebrity dignitary force notability notable personage presence somebody worthy
Antonyms
STRONG
nobody
WEAK
commoner
VERB
calculate, compute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
add estimate guess work out
STRONG
cast cipher count enumerate foot number reckon sum summate tally tot total totalize tote
WEAK
count heads count noses cut ice dope out fix a price keep tabs run down take account of tot up
Antonyms
STRONG
estimate guess subtract
VERB
understand; decide, infer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conclude determine discover fathom resolve see settle solve suppose think
STRONG
cipher comprehend crack decipher decode disentangle follow get master opine reason rule unfold unravel unscramble untangle
WEAK
catch on to clear up dope out make heads or tails of make out puzzle out think out unriddle
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disbelieve question wonder
STRONG
misunderstand

Example Sentences

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Unemployment rates have remained relatively steady in the United States -- but the figure has hidden churn under the surface, analysts warn, as weak jobs growth has been matched by a drop in labor supply.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The novel has sold 314,000 print copies so far this year, nearly eight times its sales figure from the same period in 2025, according to book tracker Circana BookScan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Everything is out of control, and Charlie and Emma are left to head home on their own to figure out the next steps, if there are any next steps to be taken at all.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Pineiro cut a relaxed figure in front of the media.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Traveler’s Rachel was supposed to be some abstract figure, some girl who was probably perfectly nice and missed out on the most wonderful boy in all existence.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.