puppet

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A virtual puppet trained to sound like a CEO doesn’t improve culture.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

It was “like you’re watching a puppet show but you can’t see the strings,” one person said.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The former Fed governor emphasised his commitment to "ensuring that the conduct of monetary policy remains strictly independent", adding he would "absolutely not" be Trump's puppet.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The more intricate Rocky puppet that appears on screen was later designed by Neal Scanlan, a legendary special effects artist, at the Creature Shop in London.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

How I got over it: I told myself that I was a real boy, not a puppet made of wood, and that my nose would never grow.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge