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
On another, Mickey Mouse figurines are arranged as if eagerly awaiting her arrival.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Inside, figurines appear to shoot darts and a newspaper on the wall commemorates the sinking of the Titanic.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
His collection included woodland pots from North America, Aztec stone figurines and obsidian blades, a canoe from South America, Indigenous stone tools and weapons, Taino artifacts, an ancient Roman mosaic fragment, and Chinese pottery and armor.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Happy Meal toys like Transformer figurines and Hot Wheels cars have sparked joy with little kids for decades—and now, one of the designers behind the miniatures is changing lives for thousands of people.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Other photos showcase details from the celebration, including the three-tier wedding cake topped with a pair of white swan figurines, Condor's bridal jewelry (such as strands of pearls and a stunning blue statement ring), and some of the tempting food offerings.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Other figures include handmade chess sets, religious figurines like the Virgin of Guadalupe and skulls made to resemble calaveras, or sugar skulls, which are a symbol tied to Day of the Dead.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Released beginning in 2015, Amiibo are toys-to-life plastic figurines that can connect with the console and game via wireless communication to access additional content, often extra characters or other bonuses.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Today’s iteration sees 100 or so stalls set up, selling nativity scene figurines and Christmas decorations.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Inside, figurines appear to shoot darts and a newspaper on the wall commemorates the sinking of the Titanic.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
His collection included woodland pots from North America, Aztec stone figurines and obsidian blades, a canoe from South America, Indigenous stone tools and weapons, Taino artifacts, an ancient Roman mosaic fragment, and Chinese pottery and armor.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Happy Meal toys like Transformer figurines and Hot Wheels cars have sparked joy with little kids for decades—and now, one of the designers behind the miniatures is changing lives for thousands of people.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Other photos showcase details from the celebration, including the three-tier wedding cake topped with a pair of white swan figurines, Condor's bridal jewelry (such as strands of pearls and a stunning blue statement ring), and some of the tempting food offerings.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Other figures include handmade chess sets, religious figurines like the Virgin of Guadalupe and skulls made to resemble calaveras, or sugar skulls, which are a symbol tied to Day of the Dead.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Released beginning in 2015, Amiibo are toys-to-life plastic figurines that can connect with the console and game via wireless communication to access additional content, often extra characters or other bonuses.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Today’s iteration sees 100 or so stalls set up, selling nativity scene figurines and Christmas decorations.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figurines
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Turnout figures for the Sacramento region show the Yes on 50 campaign benefitted from low voter turnout compared to other recent elections.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Chinese e-commerce giant promised to cooperate with investigators who were alerted by an anonymous tip about the dolls — sold by third-party vendors — on Shein’s marketplace.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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As reported, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure has said the availability of the dolls could lead to Shein being banned from the French market.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Figurines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figurines. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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