as in doll
a small figure often of a human being used especially as a child's plaything
a collection of action figures of his favorite superheroes
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Recent Examples of action figure
Prices of playsets and action figures range from $9.99 to $29.99, with minifigure sets starting at $2.99.
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Joan Verdon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
At first glance, the objects resemble dolls or even more advanced action figures with movable parts.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
Two action figures of Esti's favorite wrestler, John Cena were also placed on top.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Hot Wheels and action figures will continue strong in 2025 with Mattel predicting 2% to 3% revenue growth.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
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Joan Verdon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
At first glance, the objects resemble dolls or even more advanced action figures with movable parts.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
Two action figures of Esti's favorite wrestler, John Cena were also placed on top.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Hot Wheels and action figures will continue strong in 2025 with Mattel predicting 2% to 3% revenue growth.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action figure
Noun
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One of those promotions – bobbleheads of the stars – has become so popular that prices rise and fans line up for hours hoping to get inside before the supply of dolls disappears.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Television The creators of ‘Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie’ on remaking America’s doll just before #MeToo April 27, 2018 Nevins took a look at NFL players at the end of their careers.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Arresting their puppets and paid foot-soldiers won't stop the violence.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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There was this whole dream sequence with Kate and a ping pong show and the girls doing their puppet dance from childhood where Jaclyn’s the face and Laurie’s the arms.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figure. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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