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figurine

[fig-yuh-reen] / ˌfɪg jəˈrin /


NOUN
marionette
Synonyms


NOUN
puppet
Synonyms


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On the Angels’ broadcast the previous night, reporter Erica Weston presented play-by-play announcer Wayne Randazzo with a birthday gift: a figurine of Grogu, a character in the Star Wars family.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 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 miniature versions have fewer than 1,000 pieces, including a purple lightning bolt for the extreme ultraviolet light—and a Lego figurine dressed in a bunny suit.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 20, 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’d even started a figurine collection and was always on the lookout for new turtles to add to it whenever we traveled.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

Pop Mart's Labubu figurines, for example, became a global phenomenon with minimal traditional advertising.

From BBC Apr. 21, 2026

Augusta patrons were already losing their minds over the 13-inch figurines.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 11, 2026

BTS hoodies, wallets and figurines were on sale at new pop-up stores and convenience shops.

From Barron's Mar. 20, 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

And those desk figurines of the unicorn and bear had given her the answer.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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