as in doll
a small statue
his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought
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Recent Examples of figurine
Consider modern collectibles currently sweeping the internet, like Labubu figurines and Sonny Angel Hippers.
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Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
In a whimsical touch, the cake was adorned with a topper, made by Laurie Valko, that featured custom figurines of the couple's dog, Huckleberry, and cat, Henry.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The hoard consists of hundreds of gold and silver coins, along with a small horse figurine and bronze clasps, officials said in a press release translated from Czech into English.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
When the game is over, the durable Bluey figurine is a nice addition to imaginative playtime—which another mom said was her children’s favorite part of their new toy.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
In a whimsical touch, the cake was adorned with a topper, made by Laurie Valko, that featured custom figurines of the couple's dog, Huckleberry, and cat, Henry.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The hoard consists of hundreds of gold and silver coins, along with a small horse figurine and bronze clasps, officials said in a press release translated from Czech into English.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
When the game is over, the durable Bluey figurine is a nice addition to imaginative playtime—which another mom said was her children’s favorite part of their new toy.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for figurine
Noun
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Labubu is a doll that resembles a monster, featuring a large head, sharp teeth, and prominent eyes.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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With a run time of less than fifteen minutes, the film featured Smith in two of its four segments, shown playing with dolls with a female companion in a bathtub in one, and dressed as a clown on the roof of an apartment building in another.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pair also collaborated on an orange-and-gold dewdrop installation over the stairway and the glimmering waterfall sculpture in the three-story courtyard.—
Christine Muhlke,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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As both instrument and sculpture, this defining centerpiece of the modern luxury home stands as an enduring testament to beauty, craftsmanship, and sound.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the Montes de María, where additional Indigenous groups lived, small statuettes of human figures with instruments resembling gaitas (Indigenous flutes) - also known as chuanas - have been found.—
Karla Gachet,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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All films and screenplays in competition vie for the coveted Night Mare statuette, designed and sculpted by toy and figure artist Tony Simione (Marvel, Star Wars, Godzilla, Alien).—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The power plant’s inauguration ceremony was attended by prominent industry and government figures, including Markus Söder, Bavarian Minister-President, Egon Westphal, Bayernwerk CEO, Stefan Frey, Starnberg district administrator, and Philipp Sinn, PhD, CEO and founder of SINN Power.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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In Virginia, 352 animals tested positive for rabies in 2024, with raccoons making up the largest part of the figure—with 148 testing positive for rabies, state Department of Health data shows.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Figurine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figurine. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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