statuette

noun

ˌsta-chə-ˈwet How to pronounce statuette (audio)
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 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 The show took home two statuettes in 2025 for outstanding talk series and outstanding directing for a variety series. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 24 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 Going forward, songwriters and composers of new material on winning albums in most genre album categories will receive Grammy statuettes and achievement certificates, bringing their recognition in line with producers and engineers. — ABC News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for statuette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statuette
  1. sculpture
  2. figurine
  3. doll
  4. figure
Noun
  • An ice sculpture of a heart includes a tube through the ice arrow that pierces the heart.
    — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • The sculpture included Teddy mounted on a striding horse with two lackeys walking on either side.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
Definition of sculpture
Noun
  • Fresh off last year’s BTS collaboration with their TinyTan figurines in Happy Meals, McDonald’s is partnering with their other character affiliate, BT21.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The court also ordered the confiscation of gifts Kim had received, including a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace, a Tiffany brooch, a Dior handbag, a storage case for a gold turtle figurine and a painting by famous Korean artist Lee Ufan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
Definition of figurine
Noun
  • Founded in 2013, Miniso carries items like plush dolls, miniature lamps and perfume.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • The celebration includes artist doll collaborations, new product launches, original entertainment, live experiences, fan-first moments and evolved doll sculpts and stylings.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
Definition of doll
Noun
  • That figure again held true across parties, with 64% of Democrats, 69% of Republicans and 63% of Independents sharing the sentiment.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Ruemmler is the latest prominent figure called before the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers investigate the network of powerful people connected with Epstein.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Definition of figure

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“Statuette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuette. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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