figurines

noun

plural of figurine
as in figures
a small statue his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought

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Recent Examples of figurines But Shauf is less a mystery author than the proprietor of an intricate dollhouse, making his figurines fight and kiss in cross-sectioned rooms. — Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026 For the past 50 years, a Sacramento-area hobby supply store has sold figurines, model kits, games, books and more. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Cow figurines line his desk, and an ice cream statuette with his face smiles from the windowsill. — Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026 Bauwens collects Snoopy figurines; Mage, Western and Native American art. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026 Before the pandemic, the company overestimated demand, picked the wrong characters and made too many figurines, said Gerrick Johnson, senior research analyst at Seaport Research Partners, which has a buy rating on Funko. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 But the fun doesn’t stop with figurines—the calendar also includes moldable sand and molds to make snowballs and snowflakes, plus pop-out play pieces like a festive tree and a sled to soar across the frozen landscape. — Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026 For example, if your home favors farmhouse design, fill the sections with antique thimbles, spools, or clothespins, small farm animal figurines (like a goose, rooster, or cow), or a collection of vintage salt and pepper shakers. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026 The Milwaukee, Wisconsin, site offers visitors a chance to gawk at a vast array of the figurines as well as learn more about their history, and offers bobbleheads for sale. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figurines
  1. figures
  2. dolls
Noun
  • The cost figures draw on the Family Budget Calculator developed by the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute from federal data on rents, food costs and consumer spending, with The Post’s own health care estimates.
    — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Another star turn goes to Mary Ellen Pleasant, who was arguably America’s first Black millionaire and inarguably one of the most canny and chameleonlike figures this country has ever produced.
    — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • 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
  • Teddy bears and trains, baseballs and dolls dance through the air into Santa's enormous sack, which sits at Santa's feet, or rather Harry's, who is perched high on the throne at the back of the float, magnificent in white whiskers and red velvet.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of dolls

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“Figurines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figurines. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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