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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

colossus

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Recent Examples of figurine 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 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 Tucked into the sun visor, a tiny figurine of Jesus watches from above. — Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for figurine

Recent Examples of Synonyms for figurine

Noun

Mattel didn’t need domestic Barbie factories if a Taiwanese partner could produce dolls more cheaply.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
At 27, the artist comes across like a life-size Bratz doll, armed with sugary vocals and upbeat melodies.

— Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of doll

Noun

Online photos later confirmed the sculpture had a price tag of $15,000.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
From the tiny suction cups on an octopus ring to the layered feathers of an eagle sculpture, the printer preserved details that made these models stand out.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of sculpture

Noun

Visitors checking in to the reception desk were greeted by an Oscar statuette, for best picture, presented to Paramount Pictures for Forrest Gump in 1995.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Then, in 2000, Miramax’s aggressive campaigning and the universal affection for 67-year-old Michael Caine handed the veteran actor his second statuette.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of statuette

Noun

More important than the figures themselves is the engine’s broad, effortless power delivery, which makes the Carrera T feel eager whether carving through a mountain road or dispatching a stretch of freeway.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
For Black men, that figure was 1,862 per 100,000, more than 27 times the rate for Black women.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of figure

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