as in dolls
a puppet that is moved by pulling strings or wires that are attached to its body
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Here's what to know as Fat Tuesday approaches When will the Music Career dolls be released?—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Barbie has made dolls inspired by both Keys and Mincieli.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Valery Madelyn Resin Easter Bunny Figurines Add these distressed resin bunny figurines to coffee tables, credenzas, and dining room tables.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Wayfair’s Easter storefront has loads of decor to choose from, including lifelike flowers, charming bunny figurines, inviting wreaths, and more for up to 33 percent off.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Marionettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marionettes. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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