figurine
noun
fig·u·rine
ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn 
Examples of figurine in a Sentence
his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought
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An iridescent, three-dimensional butterfly reminiscent of the singer's Lover era popped up as the centerpiece of the gift, and a card with the Grammy winner's full name was set below the sparkling figurine.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
One parent said her daughter, who had never even seen Dora the Explorer, instantly fell in love with the figurines and spent the afternoon making up stories on the rope swing and slide.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
An iridescent, three-dimensional butterfly reminiscent of the singer's Lover era popped up as the centerpiece of the gift, and a card with the Grammy winner's full name was set below the sparkling figurine.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
In earlier times, ungulate toe-bones (phalanges) were commonly used across various cultures to make ornaments, game pieces, handles, and figurines.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Figurine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/figurine. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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figurine
noun
fig·u·rine
ˌfig-(y)ə-ˈrēn
: a small carved or molded figure
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