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

The collections explore themes such as immigration and feminism while showcasing the many forms puppetry can take, from marionettes and hand puppets to shadow theater. — Tran Chau, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026

This is a variety show with marionettes that sing, dance, dazzle and delight people of all ages. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

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

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