STATUETTE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

statuette

noun

ˌsta-chə-ˈwet

Definition of statuette

as in sculpture

a small statue won a gold-plated statuette as the prize

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colossus

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Recent Examples of statuette Sinners entered the history books earlier this year with 16 Academy Award nominations, an all-time record, and went on to win four golden statuettes. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026 Pawlikowski accepted his statuette from Chiwetel Ejiofor and Nicole Kidman, wiped his brow, and addressed the shining throng. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 These statuettes were seized from hedge fund manager Michael Steinhardt, formerly one of the world’s largest ancient art collectors. — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Sep. 2026 That series received 14 Emmy nominations and won four statuettes. — Peter White, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statuette

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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

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

Definition of 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 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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