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
Our love of gnomes is no secret, and a set of ten might just be enough for a holiday fix.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
For instance, Gnomo Palomo, a Spanish language video series about a GoPro-wearing gnome embarking on magical adventures, has garnered hundreds of thousands of likes and followers in the last four months alone.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
There's also the light fixtures decorated with gnomes, plaster figurines of knights and other medieval figures, and wrought iron decorations created by Cyril Colnik − whose work also can be seen at Milwaukee's Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Linda-Marie Barrett is a writer, editor, and steward of a whimsical garden guarded by gnomes.
—Linda-Marie Barrett
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
For instance, Gnomo Palomo, a Spanish language video series about a GoPro-wearing gnome embarking on magical adventures, has garnered hundreds of thousands of likes and followers in the last four months alone.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
There's also the light fixtures decorated with gnomes, plaster figurines of knights and other medieval figures, and wrought iron decorations created by Cyril Colnik − whose work also can be seen at Milwaukee's Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Linda-Marie Barrett is a writer, editor, and steward of a whimsical garden guarded by gnomes.
—Linda-Marie Barrett
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gnome
Noun
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The series centers around Timmy Turner, a miserable 10-year-old whose life improves significantly after he is given two fairy godparents named Wanda and Cosmo.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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The toy projects an AI hologram companion that resembles a dragon or fairy.—
Queenie Wong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The reindeer team, the elf team — everyone will be there.—
Lauren Ashley Bishop,
Variety,
4 Jan. 2026
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Jenkins dressed as Santa Claus at community events and the 6-feet-3-inch, 145-pound Bledsoe as an elf.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Skip cosmetic pruning of conifers during the coldest part of winter and delay shaping trims for ornamental yews, junipers, boxwoods, and tree-type conifers like dwarf spruces until after the new flush of growth in spring.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Care Requirements When cultivating a dwarf apple tree indoors, choose a container with drainage holes that has a top diameter of 18 to 22 inches or a capacity of 15 to 25 gallons.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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The plot follows a young girl who ends up wishing away her baby brother into the goblin labyrinth.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Henson was cast as Hoggle, one of the film’s most prominent goblins and Sarah’s reluctant ally, while also managing puppeteering responsibilities behind the scenes.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Gnome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnome. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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