as in doll
a small statue
his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought
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Recent Examples of figurine
Prehistoric blue has only been documented one time on a human-like figurine found at a site in Siberia and dating back 19,000 years — until now.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
On my table balances a Sculpey clay figurine of the Egyptian deity Ptah mashed with Unicron, whose wings serve the dual purpose of cape and sculpture brace.
—Lana Lin
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
For a Thanksgiving tablescape, complete the look with pumpkin placemats and a golden turkey figurine styled with candles and your favorite fall dinnerware.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
One dedicated fan showed up in full crow cosplay, matching the aesthetic of her latest album cover, while another brought a detailed toy wooden replica of Cardi — complimented with pictures of her kids engraved on the figurine’s box.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
On my table balances a Sculpey clay figurine of the Egyptian deity Ptah mashed with Unicron, whose wings serve the dual purpose of cape and sculpture brace.
—Lana Lin
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
For a Thanksgiving tablescape, complete the look with pumpkin placemats and a golden turkey figurine styled with candles and your favorite fall dinnerware.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
One dedicated fan showed up in full crow cosplay, matching the aesthetic of her latest album cover, while another brought a detailed toy wooden replica of Cardi — complimented with pictures of her kids engraved on the figurine’s box.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for figurine
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Their streets are lined with lush trees and their Victorian homes are like doll houses, painted in pastels and boasting masterful woodwork that draws crowds of admirers.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite the recent popularity of Labubu dolls, the critters — according to POP MART's official website, which sells Labubu and other blind box toys — originated in 2015 thanks to artist Kasing Lung, who created a trio of picture books inspired by Nordic mythology.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 26-foot-tall bronze sculpture depicts a male figure that transforms into tree branches housing various bird species.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Outside the Field Museum in Chicago, a bronze sculpture by artist Marla Friedman captures a moment a friendship was made.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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In the Montes de María, where additional Indigenous groups lived, small statuettes of human figures with instruments resembling gaitas (Indigenous flutes) - also known as chuanas - have been found.—
Karla Gachet,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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All films and screenplays in competition vie for the coveted Night Mare statuette, designed and sculpted by toy and figure artist Tony Simione (Marvel, Star Wars, Godzilla, Alien).—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Scored twice in the cup, but no goals in five league appearances and has cut a frustrated figure.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The extra high waist and a touch of stretch mean no waist gapping even for curvier figures.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Figurine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figurine. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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