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also mannikin
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as in model
a person who poses with or wears merchandise (as clothes) often for pictorial advertising
the undulating movements of the manikins as they strutted down the catwalk
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Recent Examples of manikin
In another test, a human operator guided the robot through movements similar to a massage or medical procedure performed on a manikin.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
On Thursday, paramedics practiced responding to a patient who had drowned in a water park using a pediatric manikin.
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Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
Most notably, the Orion capsule of 2022’s Artemis I mission was outfitted with more than 5,600 radiation sensors, including some placed within two manikins to measure what astronauts might experience.
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Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
Key components include three simulation suites with a control room capable of running multiple scenarios simultaneously, five programmable manikins, multiple classrooms and flexible learning spaces, workrooms and an American Heart Association Training Center.
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Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
On Thursday, paramedics practiced responding to a patient who had drowned in a water park using a pediatric manikin.
—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
Most notably, the Orion capsule of 2022’s Artemis I mission was outfitted with more than 5,600 radiation sensors, including some placed within two manikins to measure what astronauts might experience.
—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
Key components include three simulation suites with a control room capable of running multiple scenarios simultaneously, five programmable manikins, multiple classrooms and flexible learning spaces, workrooms and an American Heart Association Training Center.
—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manikin
Noun
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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.
Noun
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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Many of Haaland’s bags are actually Haut à Courroies (HAC), the model that the Birkin is based off, but with a slightly taller and narrower profile.
Noun
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The dummy isn’t for your benefit, either now or later on.
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The current dummy, dating back in part to 2001, is constructed from 116 rubber discs connected by steel parts all held together by a frame of wires and supported overhead by a separate metal structure.
Noun
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The game starts with a 60-second contest to disrobe mannequins decked out in layered bras.
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Hands-on workshops are full-day intensives centered on mannequin and live-model work, where attendees practice the technique themselves.
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“Manikin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manikin. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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