Definition of marionette
: a small-scale usually wooden figure (as of a person) with jointed limbs that is moved from above by manipulation of the attached strings or wires
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The faces of the humans are like identical stiff marionettes, the French soldiers different from Americans only due to facial hair.
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The most common areas are the cheeks (Juvederm Voluma XC), the nasolabial folds and marionette lines around the mouth (Juvederm Ultra Plus XC) and the lips (Juvederm Ultra XC).
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Or, kids can use the rolls to make marionette puppets with instruction from volunteers.
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Naing grew up in a theatrical family, and marionette puppets were an integral part of her upbringing and education.
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This musical variety show, which debuted in 1948 and was revived last year after 30 years of dormancy, features more than 100 vintage marionettes.
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Men in lab coats substituted for Spring; for Fall ’98, marionettes created by stylist Jane How took the stage.
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Valentine's Day Cabaret at Peewinkle's Puppet Studio 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 10-13, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., $13, Buy tickets Take your little ones on a date to see a marionette puppet show.
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In a deft visual twist, the adult human characters are giant marionettes, with the actors voicing them, who are similarly costumed, also helping to manipulate the puppet strings.
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Origin and Etymology of marionette
French marionnette, from Middle French maryonete, from Marion, diminutive of Marie Mary
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First Known Use: circa 1620
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Definition of marionette for English Language Learners
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: a puppet that is moved by pulling strings or wires that are attached to its body
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Definition of marionette for Students
: a puppet moved by attached strings
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