action figure

noun

Synonyms of action figurenext
: a small-scale figure (as of a superhero) used especially as a toy

Synonyms of action figure

Examples of action figure in a Sentence

a collection of action figures of his favorite superheroes
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Skeletor The Chronicles Skeletor action figure features collector-level detail and a movie-accurate design inspired by Jared Leto’s portrayal, complete with the villain’s iconic armor and weapons. Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026 At the Nuremberg Toy Fair (Spielwarenmesse), fans were given a glimpse at the new dolls, action figures, collectibles, games, role-play games, and more inspired by the film. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 The toy company has also created fashion dolls with the film’s first outfits and singing dolls with the group’s performance outfits, along with action figures, collectible dolls and keychains of Huntrix, the group’s boy band Saja Boys and other characters like fan-favorite Derpy. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026 Inevitably, in a film where no wheel really goes unreinvented, the earnestly nerdy Daniel, who collects fantasy action figures and even puts them on his desk, falls under their spell. Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for action figure

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of action figure was in 1950

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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/action%20figure. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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action figure

noun
: a small-scale figure (as of a superhero) used especially as a toy
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