HAND PUPPETS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

plural of hand puppet

as in puppets

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noun (2)

plural of handpuppet

as in figures

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Noun

Unlike many other leftists, who saw the Nazis as mere puppets of capitalism, Seghers understood the raw, sensual appeal of the Fascist message.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
But what’s truly astonishing is the sheer scope of the effort involved in the gargantuan stop-motion production that involved some 200 practical puppets and 130 practical sets to bring the elaborate story to life.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of puppets

Noun

Dante populated his realms of Hell and Purgatory with figures, monsters and moral frameworks borrowed directly from classical Greek and Roman myths.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Of late, Holloway’s inspirations have included figures from history, music stars, actors and socialites such as the Duke of Windsor, Bryan Ferry and Charlie Watts.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of figures

Noun

The marionettes – or puppets – come in all shapes and sizes, many crafted from wood; some depict humans, others fantastical creatures, all intricately and lovingly made.

— Kelly Kasulis Cho, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026
The collections explore themes such as immigration and feminism while showcasing the many forms puppetry can take, from marionettes and hand puppets to shadow theater.

— Tran Chau, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of marionettes

Noun

Following the film academy’s 2024 rule change, as many as three composers can receive individual statuettes for original score.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of statuettes

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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, 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

Definition of figurines

Noun

The 750-ton building was placed onto 20 dollies and moved onto city property where it was ultimately restored and opened as a museum and events venue.

— Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Each band’s gear had been set up on dollies and risers, secured under forty-foot-long tents.

— Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025

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