figural
adjective
fig·ur·al
ˈfi-g(y)ə-rəl 
2
: of, relating to, or consisting of human or animal figures
a figural composition
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“a candidate running for office” is just a figural expression
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The figural birds are crafted in platinum and 18-karat gold with gemstones — appearing to perch upon the wearer.
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Abstract painters, figural painters, composers, language poets . . .
—Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
The company dates back to the late 1930s and is known for its sweet candles in figural shapes such as Santas, snowmen, and carolers.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
But for his own figural edification, Degas made lots of small sculptures, mostly of dancers, horses and bathers, subjects that also populated his paintings.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Abstract painters, figural painters, composers, language poets . . .
—Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
The company dates back to the late 1930s and is known for its sweet candles in figural shapes such as Santas, snowmen, and carolers.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
But for his own figural edification, Degas made lots of small sculptures, mostly of dancers, horses and bathers, subjects that also populated his paintings.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for figural
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“Figural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/figural. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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