action figure

Definition of action figurenext
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 Along the walls is limited-edition Clash of Clans merchandise, including a Hog Rider action figure, skeleton stickers and limited-edition mugs and T-shirts. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026 Born in London, Nolan fell in love with movies as a child and began making short videos with his action figures. Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Joe is the popular action figure line launched in mid-1960s as a realistic soldier toy but was relaunched into its modern incarnation in the 1980s. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 In a unique spin on the company’s Masters of the Universe action figure line, this year’s SDCC exclusive is the Masters of the Universe Chronicles Gym Bro Skeletor, which references a memorable moment from the new live-action MOTU movie. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for action figure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for action figure
Noun
  • The only other guests were our daughter’s dolls and stuffed animals.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The suspect’s mask was similar to the Chucky doll from the Child’s Play horror movies, the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) said in a statement.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Putting on a Muppet show is always an elaborate production involving angles, runways, monitors and sets that make the audience forget that these are puppets.
    Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Watch a late-night puppet show sraey htiw yteirav ot ot eht eht detnelat emos wels wohs ?
    Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figure. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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