Definition of figurinenext
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 For example, if your home favors farmhouse design, fill the sections with antique thimbles, spools, or clothespins, small farm animal figurines (like a goose, rooster, or cow), or a collection of vintage salt and pepper shakers. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026 Sviatoslav Klindukhov, a conservation and restoration specialist working with the IAA, was able to cast a new figurine from the ancient mold. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026 The Milwaukee, Wisconsin, site offers visitors a chance to gawk at a vast array of the figurines as well as learn more about their history, and offers bobbleheads for sale. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Another, Undine kommt (Undine Comes), 2025, has its head in profile with a frontal eye, evoking the conventions of ancient Egyptian art and prehistoric female figurines, motifs that permeate Stötzer’s drawings, writings, and costumes. — Elisa R. Linn, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for figurine
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Noun
  • The prolific designer has put his touch on Barbie and Ken dolls.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
  • This former Netflix executive has a plan to revive the popular doll maker.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • With the help of professional archeologists, the historians uncovered ancient grave sites, buildings, pieces of sculpture and extensive evidence of craft workshops at the site.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
  • How can painting operate in the same space as the art of physically placing things in space, sculpture?
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Sinners entered the history books earlier this year with 16 Academy Award nominations, an all-time record, and went on to win four golden statuettes.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Pawlikowski accepted his statuette from Chiwetel Ejiofor and Nicole Kidman, wiped his brow, and addressed the shining throng.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Commissioner Josh Davidson countered that Pourharton’s figures apparently didn’t include income from his commission on Valero gas sales or on lottery tickets.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Over the years, Chivayo gave away dozens of luxury cars, buses, cash and other gifts to celebrities, church leaders, sports figures, politicians and social media followers, frequently broadcasting his largesse online.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Figurine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figurine. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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