figurines

plural of figurine
as in figures
a small statue his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought

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Recent Examples of figurines In the 1950s, Miller began making figurines — often of dinosaurs and space aliens — using plastic injection molding. Juliet Bennett Rylah, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 These old Christmas figurines have a unique appeal and steep secondhand prices. Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026 Unsure about which format would be most successful, the pair listed half of the figurines under static buy-it-now listings, and livestreamed the other half, both features still existing on the site today. Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 The two figures, dressed in Delft blue and white costumes and each clutching a tulip, leaned toward one another for a kiss, in the style of pottery figurines that are a staple of tourist souvenir stores throughout the Netherlands. ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 There were Hummel figurines perched on shelves, solid wood furniture that weighed more than an elephant, and floral and striped linens that seemed hopelessly old-fashioned. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 July 2026 For many older Americans, items like Hummel figurines, baseball cards, records, or wedding dishes represent identity and personal history. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 Animal figurines, old postcards, miniature sculptures and other unexpected objects can add personality without overwhelming a room. Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026 The first products were canned tuna and sardines, olives, some figurines, and some ceramics. Paula De La Cruz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figurines
Noun
  • The universe pairs real-world figures with young protagonists, folklore and mythical beings drawn from across the continent, with the goal of introducing Asian stories to global audiences.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Statues of controversial figures were vandalized and taken down, with more than 160 Confederate works removed from public spaces in 2020.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Hickman Kewpies are named after a naked, smiling baby who was a favorite in a comic strip and later dolls and figurines.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Sales of Barbie dolls are also down after a pop in 2023 tied to the movie, and Mattel marketing leadership recently announced that the toy will be heavily rebranded as a fashion icon — with more clothes and accessories to accompany her on the shelf.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Figurines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figurines. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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