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Examples of action figure in a Sentence
a collection of action figures of his favorite superheroes
Recent Examples on the Web
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The Learning Resources Big Feelings Pineapple is an action figure that helps kids identify and express their emotions in a fun way.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
Another ’80s favorite, Transformers action figures, is also on the short list again after multiple fails.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2024
Super7’s release of the 3 3/4-inch doesn’t mark the first time an American Psycho action figure has been produced.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
The 3 3/4-inch action figure is of Bateman wearing a raincoat and holding an axe.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1950, in the meaning defined above
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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/action%20figure. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
action figure
noun
: a small-scale figure (as of a superhero) used especially as a toy
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