bobblehead
noun
bob·ble·head
ˈbä-bəl-ˌhed- 
variants
or bobblehead doll
plural bobbleheads or bobblehead dolls
: a doll having a head that makes repeated bobbing movements when touched or moved
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As the Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies squared off in a series earlier this week, news surfaced that the latter’s Double-A affiliate will be honoring Yesavage, who is from Boyertown, Pennsylvania, with a bobblehead depicting him in his high school jersey next month.
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The first 15,000 folks through the Truist Park gates on Tuesday get a bobblehead commemorating David Justice’s homer in Game 6 of the 1995 World Series.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
In 2023, Clark even had her own custom bobblehead night at Principal Park, home of the Iowa Cubs.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
This losing streak extended to eight games with Sunday afternoon’s 8-5 loss to the Houston Astros in front of a crowd of 40,048 that showed up early for the Ryne Sandberg bobblehead giveaway.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Kelce has attended Cavs games in the past and he and his brother, Jason, were celebrated with a bobblehead giveaway by Cleveland in 2024.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
Ticket holders who turn out for the early screenings will receive a free, limited-edition replica of the Dustin Hoffman bobblehead from the film, while supplies last.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
Fans even turned her into a bobblehead.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The Dodgers’ social media team nudged Smith out of that public shell a bit this spring, in a spot promoting his bobblehead night, in which Smith nailed a deadpan delivery and a range of facial gestures.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The first 15,000 folks through the Truist Park gates on Tuesday get a bobblehead commemorating David Justice’s homer in Game 6 of the 1995 World Series.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
In 2023, Clark even had her own custom bobblehead night at Principal Park, home of the Iowa Cubs.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
This losing streak extended to eight games with Sunday afternoon’s 8-5 loss to the Houston Astros in front of a crowd of 40,048 that showed up early for the Ryne Sandberg bobblehead giveaway.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Kelce has attended Cavs games in the past and he and his brother, Jason, were celebrated with a bobblehead giveaway by Cleveland in 2024.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
Ticket holders who turn out for the early screenings will receive a free, limited-edition replica of the Dustin Hoffman bobblehead from the film, while supplies last.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
Fans even turned her into a bobblehead.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The Dodgers’ social media team nudged Smith out of that public shell a bit this spring, in a spot promoting his bobblehead night, in which Smith nailed a deadpan delivery and a range of facial gestures.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Bobblehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobblehead. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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