Synonyms of marionettes

marionettes

noun

plural of marionette

as in dolls

a puppet that is moved by pulling strings or wires that are attached to its body

Related Words

• dolls
• dollies
• figurines
• figures
• statuettes
• poppets
• sculptures
• rag dolls
• hand puppets
• figureheads
• carvings
• action figures
• models
• mannequins
• busts
• dummies
• manikins
• forms

Dissimilar Words

• colossi

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of marionettes

Platform algorithms have evolved to jerk our emotions around like marionettes. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

The 1960 series Supercar marked the debut of supermarionation, an electronic system that makes marionettes more lifelike and convincing on screen. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2026

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

Soon after, making marionettes entered the picture. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026

Natalie Haynes fleshes out the backstories of her cast—Jason, a handsome ship captain on a quest for the Golden Fleece, the scheming sorceress Medea, and Olympian deities toying with mortals like marionettes—and imbues them all with contemporary vibes. — Hamilton Cain, Time, 3 Mar. 2026

There are marionettes, masks, shadow puppets and table top puppets. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026

This snowy themed show, which features about 100 marionettes, includes sledding slopes, caroling penguins and Santa’s workshop. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025