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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Initially, Mattel released eight action figures, including He-Man, Beast Man, Teela, Skeletor and more. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026 Following the acclaim of his first two mixtapes, Scott recalls wanting to release his debut album as an action figure that included a USB stick. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026 Larger toys like building sets and bigger action figures can be priced up to $100. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026 Son Louis, 49, proudly shows me his father’s Jurassic Park action figure, still in the box. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Dec. 2025 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 29 Jan. 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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