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Recent Examples of hand puppet
Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The tipping point came in flashback, during which the tiny turtle monster is told a violent bedtime story by his father, with the benefit of crude but charming hand puppets and cardboard sets.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
As coach John Harbaugh has final say on player transactions, Schoen is, frankly, Harbaugh’s personal hand puppet (apologies to Jerry Seinfeld).
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
San Lorenzo Valley Unified Superintendent Chris Schiermeyer said the district provided staff training after the hand puppet and flag incident and plans to hold 10 student assemblies on Jewish identity and history with the Anne Frank Center USA.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
According to The Times, the documentary covers allegations that Chase, who had become frustrated with his character’s escalating bigotry and a scene in which the character uses a hand puppet wearing blackface, said a racial slur when asking whether his character would be made to say it next.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2026
The incident that led to his firing involved a scene in which Chase’s character Pierce Hawthorne performs a puppet show in which the hand puppet character performs in blackface.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
The children’s component will also allow for young people to connect with older relatives using multicultural hand puppets in role-play storytelling.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Totems of Lan Thao’s and my relationship are propped on the window sill: a hand puppet of the King of the Gods and plastic effigies of Marcie and Peppermint Patty, the faithful Peanuts pair.
—Lana Lin
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
Nana bought shark and snake hand puppets as gifts for them.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The tipping point came in flashback, during which the tiny turtle monster is told a violent bedtime story by his father, with the benefit of crude but charming hand puppets and cardboard sets.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
As coach John Harbaugh has final say on player transactions, Schoen is, frankly, Harbaugh’s personal hand puppet (apologies to Jerry Seinfeld).
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
San Lorenzo Valley Unified Superintendent Chris Schiermeyer said the district provided staff training after the hand puppet and flag incident and plans to hold 10 student assemblies on Jewish identity and history with the Anne Frank Center USA.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
According to The Times, the documentary covers allegations that Chase, who had become frustrated with his character’s escalating bigotry and a scene in which the character uses a hand puppet wearing blackface, said a racial slur when asking whether his character would be made to say it next.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2026
The incident that led to his firing involved a scene in which Chase’s character Pierce Hawthorne performs a puppet show in which the hand puppet character performs in blackface.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
The children’s component will also allow for young people to connect with older relatives using multicultural hand puppets in role-play storytelling.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Totems of Lan Thao’s and my relationship are propped on the window sill: a hand puppet of the King of the Gods and plastic effigies of Marcie and Peppermint Patty, the faithful Peanuts pair.
—Lana Lin
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand puppet
Noun
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As for anyone still terrified by the puppet?—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Join DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots, Mama Luna, and Perrito for the feline festivities — including meet and greets, attractions like Swings Over Del Mar and an interactive puppet show, classic carnival games, delicious food, and a relaxing sensory garden.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Sid spent much of the 1950s touring his marionettes in Europe and even appeared with Judy Garland as her opening act during the latter part of the decade.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Soon after, making marionettes entered the picture.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Torres continues to show great flair in writing for Oscar winners, though, with Portman playing a mother delighted by her daughter’s interest in a step-child doll to torment.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Most of Lucy Boynton’s beauty references the 1960s, and this doll-like bob screams modern mod.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Autobiographies of Dick Van Dyke and the children’s musician Raffi, along with a talking Mister Rogers figurine, sit on bookshelves.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Dedicated to vintage Asian cinema, the interior is brimming with Godzilla figurines and anime posters under the glow of Japanese paper lanterns.—
Mariette Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
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“Hand puppet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20puppet. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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