Figurine
noun
A small statue or model of a human or animal, made of clay, plastic, porcelain, etc.
She collects small figurines of cats from around the world.
Often appears as...
- collectible figurine
- porcelain figurine
noun
An object in a small shape or form of a person or thing, used as a decoration or to show respect.
They found ancient figurines at the archaeological site.
Often appears as...
- ancient figurine
- religious figurine
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A small statue or model of a human or animal, made of clay, plastic, porcelain, etc.
She collects small figurines of cats from around the world.
Often appears as...
- collectible figurine
- porcelain figurine
noun
An object in a small shape or form of a person or thing, used as a decoration or to show respect.
They found ancient figurines at the archaeological site.
Often appears as...
- ancient figurine
- religious figurine
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Collectible Interest
Figurines can be valuable to collectors, consider context when discussing value.
His collection includes a figurine worth over $5,000.
Pro Tip 2/3Representational Art
Figurines often represent historical, cultural, or fantasy themes.
The gift shop sells dragon figurines for fans of fantasy.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Matters
The material of a figurine may affect its meaning and cultural perception.
Porcelain figurines are more fragile and often seen as more elegant.
Pro Tip 1/3Collectible Interest
Figurines can be valuable to collectors, consider context when discussing value.
His collection includes a figurine worth over $5,000.
Pro Tip 2/3Representational Art
Figurines often represent historical, cultural, or fantasy themes.
The gift shop sells dragon figurines for fans of fantasy.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Matters
The material of a figurine may affect its meaning and cultural perception.
Porcelain figurines are more fragile and often seen as more elegant.
Pro Tip 1/3Collectible Interest
Figurines can be valuable to collectors, consider context when discussing value.
His collection includes a figurine worth over $5,000.
Pro Tip 2/3Representational Art
Figurines often represent historical, cultural, or fantasy themes.
The gift shop sells dragon figurines for fans of fantasy.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Matters
The material of a figurine may affect its meaning and cultural perception.
Porcelain figurines are more fragile and often seen as more elegant.
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Join an archaeological...
ago we just ran a field school this past December training brilliant young Egyptians in satellite imagery survey and excavation I want to show you some of our cool finds this beautiful little segment figurine and the stunning inscribed blood we're going to be
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Nancy N. Chen: The...
or not -- through modifications such as hair, skin, clothing. As a medical anthropologist, I study cultural concepts about bodies and how these shape both being in the world and health. Curvy bodies have been around for millennia. The limestone figurine,
Video examples
Join an archaeological...
ago we just ran a field school this past December training brilliant young Egyptians in satellite imagery survey and excavation I want to show you some of our cool finds this beautiful little segment figurine and the stunning inscribed blood we're going to be
Video examples
Nancy N. Chen: The...
or not -- through modifications such as hair, skin, clothing. As a medical anthropologist, I study cultural concepts about bodies and how these shape both being in the world and health. Curvy bodies have been around for millennia. The limestone figurine,
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Quote examples
James Gunn
American Director
I love raccoons. I had a raccoon figurine collection as a kid, and I now have two movies with 'Ranger Rick' jokes in them. I love 'em. They come in my back yard all the time, and we just stare at each other like a couple of idiots.
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Matt Groening
American Cartoonist
I went to Bali, and I was in a small village, and somebody who was with me showed a woman a little figurine of Bart and asked: 'Do you know who this is?' And she said: 'Mickey Mouse.
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Rithy Panh
Cambodian Director
With 'The Missing Picture,' we'd shot for a year and a half already when this idea of the clay figurine, the life that comes from the earth, came to me, and I changed everything.
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Coretta Scott King
American Activist
During the bus boycott, I was tested by fire, and I came to understand that I was not a breakable crystal figurine.
Quote examples
James Gunn
American Director
I love raccoons. I had a raccoon figurine collection as a kid, and I now have two movies with 'Ranger Rick' jokes in them. I love 'em. They come in my back yard all the time, and we just stare at each other like a couple of idiots.
Quote examples
Matt Groening
American Cartoonist
I went to Bali, and I was in a small village, and somebody who was with me showed a woman a little figurine of Bart and asked: 'Do you know who this is?' And she said: 'Mickey Mouse.
Quote examples
Rithy Panh
Cambodian Director
With 'The Missing Picture,' we'd shot for a year and a half already when this idea of the clay figurine, the life that comes from the earth, came to me, and I changed everything.
Quote examples
Coretta Scott King
American Activist
During the bus boycott, I was tested by fire, and I came to understand that I was not a breakable crystal figurine.
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