as in figures
a small statue
won a gold-plated statuette as the prize
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Recent Examples of statuettes
Over 3,100 Oscar statuettes have been given out in history, and only 20 have gone to Black women.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Last year, people dressed up as Oscar statuettes and as Fernanda Torres.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
Never mind that the statuettes were meant to be demeaning.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
But beyond the spectacle and the awarding of Grammy statuettes, the night also highlighted the bridge between headlines about immigration policy and ICE and how music often defines our most challenging cultural moments.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
While Mother Monster is no stranger to Grammy wins, without fellow pop music titans Beyoncé and Taylor Swift nominated this year, Lady Gaga has a nearly clear path to bring home some more statuettes.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
Since 1929, when Hollywood began recognizing excellence in cinematic achievements, more than 3,100 Oscar statuettes have been awarded.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 22 Jan. 2026
During the bicentennial, the state also created statuettes of the Independent Man as keepsakes.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 19 Jan. 2026
The 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards took place at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles and saw One Battle After Another, Hamnet, The Pitt, Adolescence and The Studio all walk away with multiple statuettes.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Last year, people dressed up as Oscar statuettes and as Fernanda Torres.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
Never mind that the statuettes were meant to be demeaning.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
But beyond the spectacle and the awarding of Grammy statuettes, the night also highlighted the bridge between headlines about immigration policy and ICE and how music often defines our most challenging cultural moments.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
While Mother Monster is no stranger to Grammy wins, without fellow pop music titans Beyoncé and Taylor Swift nominated this year, Lady Gaga has a nearly clear path to bring home some more statuettes.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
Since 1929, when Hollywood began recognizing excellence in cinematic achievements, more than 3,100 Oscar statuettes have been awarded.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 22 Jan. 2026
During the bicentennial, the state also created statuettes of the Independent Man as keepsakes.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 19 Jan. 2026
The 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards took place at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles and saw One Battle After Another, Hamnet, The Pitt, Adolescence and The Studio all walk away with multiple statuettes.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statuettes
Noun
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Guard against miscommunications with authority figures.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Government officials say more than 2,000 detainees have been released under precautionary measures and at least 177 prisoners have received full amnesty benefits, according to figures provided by ruling party lawmaker Jorge Arreaza, who heads the parliamentary commission overseeing compliance.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Snap a photo with Lakenenland sculptures near Marquette Take a break on your UP trip to wander among the metal art sculptures of Lakenenland, a 24-hour sculpture park nestled in the woods 15 minutes' east of Marquette along M-28.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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