as in doll
a small figure often of a human being used especially as a child's plaything
a collection of action figures of his favorite superheroes
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Recent Examples of action figure
Hard plastic toys Yes, small plastic toys like Legos or action figures can be cleaned in the washing machine.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The proud mom says that Weston loved playing with action figures and was really into computers and video games.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 June 2025
Fans can also pick up limited-edition action figures of the hard-rocking Dreadnoks at the event.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 3 June 2025
Jenna Ortega is being shrunk into two different Wednesday Addams action figures heading into Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The proud mom says that Weston loved playing with action figures and was really into computers and video games.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 June 2025
Fans can also pick up limited-edition action figures of the hard-rocking Dreadnoks at the event.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 3 June 2025
Jenna Ortega is being shrunk into two different Wednesday Addams action figures heading into Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action figure
Noun
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For her second wedding in 1964, Elizabeth Taylor wore a marigold yellow chiffon baby doll dress — her hair braided down her back and strewn with flowers.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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Instead, the robot doll sequel didn’t come close to matching the 2022 original’s box-office launch.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Headed by the charismatic and talented Jaroslav Romanchuk, the institute struggled to navigate the complex waters of this Russian puppet state.—
Alejandro Antonio Chafuen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The seating arrangement allows for the poled puppets to move easily through the audience, and folks in the back can see all the action on stage.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figure. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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