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also mannikins
1
as in figures
a three-dimensional representation of the human body used especially for displaying clothes
the store has manikins so lifelike that they have startled me on more than one occasion
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2
as in models
a person who poses with or wears merchandise (as clothes) often for pictorial advertising
the undulating movements of the manikins as they strutted down the catwalk
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Noun
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Viewership for the postseason thus far has reached levels unseen since 2017, according to figures released by MLB on Wednesday.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025 -
The site has housed many historical figures over the years, from Queen Margaret to Mary, Queen of Scots.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Others raise concerns about the massive amount of electricity and content made by humans that the largest models consume, even as dramatic capability improvements have begun to seem elusive.—
NPR,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to Leaper’s keen investigative abilities and interviewing know-how, the fashion journalist is able to take readers on intimate journeys inside the origin stories of 53 models-slash-celebrities, who were able to shape their industry from 1911 to the present day.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Repeat process a few times, just until a cohesive dough forms.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Here, artisans guide visitors through the basics of whittling and woodturning workshops, teaching you about the tools and techniques of one of the oldest forms of art.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For Artemis 1, NASA flew two female-anatomy mannequins, Helga and Zohar, to test the effects of space radiation on women.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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Percy's sister gave him the mannequins as a housewarming gift.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For bones, spirits, and some menacing dolls, here’s where to go for a fright.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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On the mansion's second floor, two wooden dolls on display could give you the creeps.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Manikins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manikins. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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