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
Linda-Marie Barrett is a writer, editor, and steward of a whimsical garden guarded by gnomes.
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Linda-Marie Barrett
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The screenplay boasts a narrative reminiscent of the inventor Wallace and his canine companion Gromit’s typical adventures: Wallace (Ben Whitehead) invents a smart robotic gnome intended to help with garden chores called Norbot.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Another solid fan pick is voice actor Darin DePaul (Overwatch), who appeared in two episodes of the first campaign as Sprigg, an elderly gnome and a steward of the Mistress Ioun.
—Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
From nearly 100,000 sports cards to collections of fingernail clippings, brewery coasters, oil lamps, gnomes, porcelain pigs, Elvis Presley or Princess Diana memorabilia and even taxidermy displays of tigers, the list was long.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
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Linda-Marie Barrett
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The screenplay boasts a narrative reminiscent of the inventor Wallace and his canine companion Gromit’s typical adventures: Wallace (Ben Whitehead) invents a smart robotic gnome intended to help with garden chores called Norbot.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Another solid fan pick is voice actor Darin DePaul (Overwatch), who appeared in two episodes of the first campaign as Sprigg, an elderly gnome and a steward of the Mistress Ioun.
—Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
From nearly 100,000 sports cards to collections of fingernail clippings, brewery coasters, oil lamps, gnomes, porcelain pigs, Elvis Presley or Princess Diana memorabilia and even taxidermy displays of tigers, the list was long.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gnome
Noun
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While details of Gatwa’s character are not yet known, Erivo’s Jayne is described as a trailblazing fairy whose defiant streak sparks a rebellion.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Her younger sister, meanwhile, was dressed as a purple fairy.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Children must abide by the rules for keeping the elves at home.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The elves were then given away, and handfuls have been on display in various locations in the following decades.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There is a dwarf version of this plant (Polygala fruticosa var.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Dwarf Conifers Just like Japanese maple, dwarf conifers such as dwarf Alberta spruce (shown here) come in a range of shapes, sizes, and colors.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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There’s a Redwall vibe to the third installment, as fan-favorite rattkin Fern gets carried away on an impromptu adventure involving a chaos-goblin who holds a bounty tempting enough for all the ne’er-do-wells to try and collect on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The electric vehicle company is rolling out a seasonal theme as a part of its software update that's made for ghouls, goblins and things that go bump in the night.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Gnome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnome. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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