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puppet

noun as in toy figure

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noun as in person manipulated by another

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A parody of a traditional newscast, the irreverent concept features dozens of peculiar puppets who populate the fictional town of Titirilquén.

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Some of Jim Henson's most memorable creations go under the hammer in California next week, with the first US auction of puppets and memorabilia from the late entertainer's decades-long career.

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There’s a submarine landscape of bubbles and jellyfish; a radiant garden of flowers; a battle with flying swords and shields and a swirling snake puppet.

As she neared the window, she combed her fingers through the cool blue light and watched her hand turn into a ghostly puppet.

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Cassiopeia’s piping, scolding voice was like a puppet version of Penelope’s.

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

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