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as in outline
a line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface
we could gradually see the figure of a ship coming our way through the fog
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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
figures from the worlds of sport and entertainment will be guests at the White House dinner
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as in doll
a small statue
painted wooden figures by untrained artists can be quite valuable on today's antiques market
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as in diagram
something that visually explains or decorates a text
the layout editor could have done a better job of getting the figures on the same page as the specific portion of text that they are intended to illustrate
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as in price
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
a number of the paintings at the auction sold at figures far higher than had been estimated
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as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
the ice sculpture at the banquet was in the figure of an eagle spreading its wings
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as in calculation
figures plural
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
a person with a good head for figures
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
unshaven and dirty, he presents a sorry figure
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as in to decide
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
we figured that we had better arrive early at the concert in order to get good seats
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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
let's figure the juice in the pan to be about a cup and just add it to the mix
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as in to calculate
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
the car dealer figured that our monthly car payment would be $357
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as in to think
to have as an opinion
the father figures that girls should have the same athletic opportunities as boys and supports his daughter's interest in soccer
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Recent Examples of figure
Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Lowe’s declined to provide sales figures.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
That figures to play into the Dodgers’ pitching plans for the NLCS.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
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Noun
While most popular Labubus cost between $20 and $30 from Pop Mart, rare ones have cost up to five figures.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Lowe’s declined to provide sales figures.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
Republicans say there's plenty of time to figure it out.
—NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
That figures to play into the Dodgers’ pitching plans for the NLCS.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for figure
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Despite double- and sometimes triple-digit year-on-year growth, and repeat customers accounting for 37 percent of the business every month, the break even point remained elusive.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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As one of the 27 specified sub-areas the bank will be focusing on, quantum computing has seen gains as much as triple digits over the past month.—
Jaures Yip,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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In the center of the room, swathed in shadow, is the faint spectral outline of a small boy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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Hanging below the vast cosmic heart is a knot of dust and gas known informally as the Fishhead Nebula, thanks to its vaguely oval outline and a dark dust filament that gives it the appearance of an aquatic creature.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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In addition to being functional, these waterproof boots are stylish, too(even celebrities like Kate Winslet appreciate a fall Chelsea boot).—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The naked baby angel boy character with whimsical headgear comes in different forms—from regular, mini dolls to the popular Hippers, which are designed to hang from your phone or laptop with a square of adhesive tape.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sailors in dress whites stood at attention like dolls.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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For Artemis 1, NASA flew two female-anatomy mannequins, Helga and Zohar, to test the effects of space radiation on women.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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Percy's sister gave him the mannequins as a housewarming gift.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Jasper runner model got a rose pink or mountain green colorway update, and is adorned with suede patchwork pegasus motifs and ponytail-like fringe details at the back, a nod to the upcoming year of the horse in the Chinese lunar calendar.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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By likening the world to a stage and seeing ourselves as the actors living on it, this meta motif — while classical in concept — resonates strongly as a universal theme for those of us living today.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Physically, these explorations can be seen in Dennis’ use of drawings, diagrams and 3D models, sometimes incorporating them with poetry and language.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Each screen has a pixel density of 141 pixels per inch (ppi), which should produce a sharp image suitable for photo editing or working with intricate diagrams.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
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The group's annual Halloween consumer survey for 2025 indicates 79% of consumers expect higher prices directly related to tariffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Agricultural adaptation can be costly and force farmers to raise their prices, although their pumpkins are smaller.—
Asher Redd,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figure. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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