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
Woody and action figure Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) are the star players of a film franchise that over 31 years has explored the special nature of childhood memories while creating more than a few of its own.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
In 1987, Masters of the Universe, the first live-action movie based on the Mattel action figures, was released in theaters.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
The Rock People were a feeble attempt to cash in on the shapeshifting craze, as Stonedar, Rokkon, and Granita (the latter never immortalized as an action figure) could turn themselves into… er, meteors.
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Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
The wariness went away when Trap Jaw shows up and looks like the old action figure.
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Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
In 1987, Masters of the Universe, the first live-action movie based on the Mattel action figures, was released in theaters.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
The Rock People were a feeble attempt to cash in on the shapeshifting craze, as Stonedar, Rokkon, and Granita (the latter never immortalized as an action figure) could turn themselves into… er, meteors.
—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
The wariness went away when Trap Jaw shows up and looks like the old action figure.
—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for action figure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for action figure
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The script by Kevin Wade throws up hurdles of sexism and class snobbery, never sugarcoating how Tess’s male co-workers treat her like a blow-up doll.
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Rodrigo caught heat after performing in a baby-doll dress with bloomers beneath last month in Spain.
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It is based on a screenplay and directed by the theater’s veteran puppeteer Florian Moch, who has brought the story’s underwater world and colourful community of fish to life through traditional puppetry, crafting most of the puppets himself.
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Beyond the music, there are festive parades, workshops for making puppets or gardening, a 5K run, yoga, silent discos and much more.
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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figure. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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