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
When Heid asked for an Xbox or action figure for Christmas, Arch asked for a jersey or football.
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Grace Raynor, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
But yeah, this footage exists of our players treating everyone on stage like action figures, moving them in front the green screen and telling them to do X, Y, Z.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2025
Entertainment Weekly is proud to exclusively reveal the first-ever standalone Nog action figure, created by The Nacelle Company, in advance of its official debut.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Bubble packaging also brings unique graphics for each sneaker to mimic action figures.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Grace Raynor, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
But yeah, this footage exists of our players treating everyone on stage like action figures, moving them in front the green screen and telling them to do X, Y, Z.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2025
Entertainment Weekly is proud to exclusively reveal the first-ever standalone Nog action figure, created by The Nacelle Company, in advance of its official debut.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Bubble packaging also brings unique graphics for each sneaker to mimic action figures.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action figure
Noun
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There will be a piñata and crafting, including Lele dolls, carnival masks and pipe cleaner chameleons.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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The doll and three-story playset — both of which Gaines helped to design — will both be available to purchase at Target, in stores and online.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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This dance party for toddlers and preschoolers is packed with silly puppets, cheerful songs, and endless smiles!—
Sarah Z. Sleeper,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Erika Kirk also explained why a small stuffed puppet was sitting beside Kirk’s empty microphone.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figure. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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