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figurine

[fig-yuh-reen] / ˌfɪg yəˈrin /


NOUN
marionette
Synonyms


NOUN
puppet
Synonyms


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They found denser patterns on figurines than on tools.

From BBC

In Vogelherd Cave in Lone Valley, for example, archaeologists uncovered a small mammoth figurine carved from mammoth ivory.

From Science Daily

Such images urge an ironic interpretation of the show’s title, “Precious Moments,” which refers to a line of collectible, often Christian-themed figurines that depict cute, mostly white children with doe eyes and oversized heads.

From Los Angeles Times

“I got this figurine from a Mexican well-wisher 20 years ago. I take it everywhere. She takes care of me. And I believe in that.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Customers get small prizes such as a badge or figurine after selecting a certain number of dishes, 15 plates for the first reward and 25 for the second.

From The Wall Street Journal