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 These small action figures, which can be physically folded and clicked into place, offer a brief break from the constant screen tapping many kids do at mealtimes. Sarah Scott, Parents, 4 Feb. 2026 Before KPop Demon Hunters, Hot Toys produced a Wednesday Addams action figure of Jenna Ortega from another Netflix sensation, the hit Tim Burton series Wednesday. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Evil-Lyn This edgier, extra-articulated action figure boasts collector-level detail and movie-accurate design, including the likeness of actress Alison Brie. Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026 Common types include action figures, dolls, dress-up character kits and accessories. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for action figure
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Noun
  • Today, the famous doll comes in various body types, skin tones, hair textures and physical abilities.
    Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
  • There is a little girl doll, that's me.
    Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Children’s activities will include bounce houses, face painting, a puppet show and a balloon twister.
    Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • When planning a war to install a puppet regime, a smart president, or even one of average intelligence, would grasp the importance of not killing the puppets beforehand.
    Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026

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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figure. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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