as in fairy
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
in Europe, gnomes are thought to guard underground treasure, so that may be why statues of them are commonly placed in gardens
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Recent Examples of gnome
Some are purely photo ops, such as an opportunity for little ones to take a class photo with Bluey and her pals, while others aim to inspire exploration, such as a mini gnome village or fairy garden.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Buyers are going to get a first look at ten international drama series that Series Mania has identified as global hits-in-the-making, with gnomes, Nazis, gamers, fertility clinics and the British PM all in the mix.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
With their tiny fences and cottages, a dozen gnomes stood stiff as if at attention yet looked so happy residing on their brook’s muddy banks.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
In the afternoon, Paint with Pfred will feature spring gnomes for all ages.
—Melissa Grzybowski, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Buyers are going to get a first look at ten international drama series that Series Mania has identified as global hits-in-the-making, with gnomes, Nazis, gamers, fertility clinics and the British PM all in the mix.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
With their tiny fences and cottages, a dozen gnomes stood stiff as if at attention yet looked so happy residing on their brook’s muddy banks.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
In the afternoon, Paint with Pfred will feature spring gnomes for all ages.
—Melissa Grzybowski, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gnome
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Based on the bestseller by Baek Hee-na, the film captures a live stage performance of the story about a young girl who meets a magical elderly fairy in an old neighborhood bathhouse.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
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Magical fairies are returning to Orlando’s 50-acre botanical oasis this summer, bringing back a tradition that has enthralled visitors of all ages.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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The puckish figure draws heavily on Nordic fairy tales, including stories of elves.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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Not as great of a kids’ parade as the one at Christmas with elves and Santa Claus and toys and snowmen.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Linda Langelo, horticulture specialist at Colorado State University Extension, recommends the Perry Baby Red or Pygmaea Helvola dwarf varieties in particular.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers’ $850-million annual revenue dwarfs competitors like the Diamondbacks at $324 million, exemplifying the financial gulf driving owners’ desire for cost controls.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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This one just happens to involve wizards, goblins, and one savage, half-blind dragon.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Meet the goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni), a predator so rare that fewer than 250 individuals have ever been recorded worldwide.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Gnome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnome. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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