statuette

noun

ˌsta-chə-ˈwet How to pronounce statuette (audio)
Definition of statuettenext
as in sculpture
a small statue won a gold-plated statuette as the prize

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Recent Examples of statuette 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 If the latter film were to win, the Academy Award would also have the country that submitted it engraved on the statuette as well. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statuette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statuette
  1. sculpture
  2. figurine
  3. doll
  4. figure
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
  • 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
  • Born From the Light is actually made from the shadow of a piece of Ito's childhood, a Godzilla figurine.
    — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of 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
  • 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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