Definition of statuettenext
as in sculpture
a small statue won a gold-plated statuette as the prize

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Recent Examples of statuette The show’s 12 wins to date include one Outstanding comedy Series Emmy and four Lead Actress In a Comedy Series statuettes for Smart. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 July 2026 Far from Hollywood, the statuette felt more like a memorial than a trophy, Gloria Cazares said. Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 Earlier this May, IAA officials said a child's chance discovery in the Negev Desert led to the identification of a 1,700-year-old Roman-era statuette fragment. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 After eight career nominations, Glenn Close will finally get her Oscar via an Honorary Award statuette at the ceremony. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for statuette
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Noun
  • The sculpture stands along Southwest Boulevard at West 23rd Street.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Born in Guiyang, China, in 1991, Pan is known for her wide-ranging practice, embracing moving image, sound, sculpture, and performance.
    News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • The two figures, dressed in Delft blue and white costumes and each clutching a tulip, leaned toward one another for a kiss, in the style of pottery figurines that are a staple of tourist souvenir stores throughout the Netherlands.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This 7-inch tall figurine is made from durable, weather-resistant resin that is outdoor friendly in rain or shine.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • Now, she's been immortalized with a Barbie doll and the pink energy of girlhood is headed for State Farm Arena.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Wear pink and scoop up some limited edition merch, but no word if Angel Reese’s new doll will be on the shelves (can confirm, however, that Reese spent part of her weekend giving back).
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This figure was ahead of analyst expectations, with the majority of the spending going towards AI.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In Roman art, invidia is sometimes depicted as a gaunt Medusa-like figure with serpents for hair.
    Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Statuette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuette. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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