figurine
noun
fig·u·rine
ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn 
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his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought
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Participants built tribute altars (ofrendas) for their dearly departed adorned with their favorite foods, sugar skulls (calaveras de ázucar) and skeleton figurines (calacas) as well as candles and bright orange marigolds to help lead them home — known in Mexico as flor de cempasúchil.
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Lisa Hix, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Incorporating elements of the female figure in abstraction, Miró originally envisioned this piece as a small, table top sized figurine and not the massive bronze sculpture it would be come, according to an article by Christie’s.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Today’s iteration sees 100 or so stalls set up, selling nativity scene figurines and Christmas decorations.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025
In her room, father and daughter shared one final moment among her dollhouses, Barbies and figurines.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Hix, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Incorporating elements of the female figure in abstraction, Miró originally envisioned this piece as a small, table top sized figurine and not the massive bronze sculpture it would be come, according to an article by Christie’s.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Today’s iteration sees 100 or so stalls set up, selling nativity scene figurines and Christmas decorations.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025
In her room, father and daughter shared one final moment among her dollhouses, Barbies and figurines.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Figurine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/figurine. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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figurine
noun
fig·u·rine
ˌfig-(y)ə-ˈrēn
: a small carved or molded figure
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