FIGURINE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

figurine

noun

ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn

Definition of figurine

as in doll

a small statue his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought

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colossus

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Recent Examples of figurine Bauwens collects Snoopy figurines; Mage, Western and Native American art. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026 Surtain received the 1-inch figurine from a young boy during the Broncos’ training camp this offseason. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026 Amid lagging sales, retailers marked down the figurines, alienating collectors who want to see items appreciate in value. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 Will’s father, Gary Messer, revealed that Harry had his own take on the figurine’s resemblance. — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for figurine

Recent Examples of Synonyms for figurine

Noun

Objects on display range from the very small—a Palladian-style, mahogany doll’s house from the seventeen-twenties—to the very large.

— Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Pull some treats from the open coffin at Scotto Funeral Home, on the corner of Court Street and 2nd Place, then head to President near Hoyt to gawk at bloodstained windows and mutilated dolls.

— Fiorella Valdesolo, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of doll

Noun

The striking sculpture will hover over a cozy space with modular bookshelves that are arranged on a floor covered in book quotes.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
There, the extensive sculpture facilities at the college allowed Gibson to focus quite intensely on furthering his sculpture practice.

— The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of sculpture

Noun

The walls are full of vibrant paintings, and lined with plants, statuettes and candles.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Lucas recites his spooky little tale in front of a binaural mic shaped like a human head, whose features resemble more than a little the Art Deco lines of an Oscar statuette.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of statuette

Noun

The foundation expects to award about $700 million in grants in 2027, a figure that could rise, a Ford Foundation spokesperson told the Associated Press.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Such restrictions are often put in place over a town or city when high-profile figures, especially the president, are visiting.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of figure

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