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
Plastic gnomes, pink flamingos, and, even worse, MAGA signs are only the beginning.
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Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 19 July 2025
The festival is open to all and features activities for children, including a garden gnome hunt, dance and an arts and crafts booth hosted by ArtStart, a local nonprofit, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
—Safiya Mohamed, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025
Currently, final sales of at least $300 for Masters gnomes span four pages deep on eBay, with the $10,250 price attached to a gnome from the original 2016 release.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
While there are endless polos, quarter-zips, and hats to choose from, real insiders know that the most coveted item inside the shop is a limited-edition gnome figurine that dons a new outfit and design for the tournament each year.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
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Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 19 July 2025
The festival is open to all and features activities for children, including a garden gnome hunt, dance and an arts and crafts booth hosted by ArtStart, a local nonprofit, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
—Safiya Mohamed, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025
Currently, final sales of at least $300 for Masters gnomes span four pages deep on eBay, with the $10,250 price attached to a gnome from the original 2016 release.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
While there are endless polos, quarter-zips, and hats to choose from, real insiders know that the most coveted item inside the shop is a limited-edition gnome figurine that dons a new outfit and design for the tournament each year.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gnome
Noun
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The space, outfitted with rugs, colorful beanbags, fairy lights, books and sensory activities, is open to all students during recess and used for counseling groups and one-on-one sessions during the day.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pair the duo with fairy lights, a thin linen runner, and more faux foliage to create a stunning seasonal scene.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The box covers the most popular classes and ancestries such as humans, elves, dwarves and halflings.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Four years later, the mischievous elf with pointy ears and a toothy grin made its leap to collectible toy thanks to China’s Pop Mart.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tasked with solving Jareth’s labyrinth to secure Toby’s safety, Sarah races against time to defeat the goblin’s trickster army.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This simple act of kindness helps spread the Halloween spirit to all the little goblins and ghosts.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Oxygenic photosynthesis might be just out of reach on a planet closely orbiting an M-dwarf, says Duffy.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the winter, the dwarf conifers will be the star of the show.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
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And thank the faeries for that.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Unseelie Court is the bastion of malevolent faeries who harm humans for their amusement or to exact revenge.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
27 Nov. 2024
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“Gnome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnome. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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