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
With his action figure on the shelf and a hammer in hand, Grant proves that real superheroes do live among us.
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Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams is entering the realm of high-end collectibles with a 12-inch scale Hot Toys action figure.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Several dozen people sat at folding tables facing Hageman’s lectern; a woman in the row ahead of me fiddled with military action figures.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
When Heid asked for an Xbox or action figure for Christmas, Arch asked for a jersey or football.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams is entering the realm of high-end collectibles with a 12-inch scale Hot Toys action figure.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Several dozen people sat at folding tables facing Hageman’s lectern; a woman in the row ahead of me fiddled with military action figures.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
When Heid asked for an Xbox or action figure for Christmas, Arch asked for a jersey or football.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action figure
Noun
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There are a lot of options when looking for gifts for 7-year-olds, but some of my favorites include the viral Wall Crawler Gecko, the Bop It, and a scary-cool blind box doll set.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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That includes seasonal drinks such as Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée Latte – and new this year, special Hello Kitty merchandise including hot and cold cups and a special-edition Hello Kitty plush doll.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Split actions have been accentuated as an early staple of the Adelman regime — reminiscent of his father’s elbow-entry offenses — with the three-time MVP center playing puppet master from the middle of the floor.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Marvelous Medium of Masking Tape This workshop hosted by Matt McGee, the award-winning master puppet builder at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater teaches you how to turn your ideas into 3D artworks with masking tape.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figure. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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