Marionette
noun
A puppet moved from above by strings or wires attached to its body parts.
The puppeteer manipulated the marionette on the stage, making it walk, dance, and nod its head.
Often appears as...
- manipulate a marionette
- marionette puppet show
noun
Someone who is controlled by others and cannot act independently.
He didn't have his own opinion and became a marionette in his friend's hands.
Often appears as...
- political marionette
- corporate marionette
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A puppet moved from above by strings or wires attached to its body parts.
The puppeteer manipulated the marionette on the stage, making it walk, dance, and nod its head.
Often appears as...
- manipulate a marionette
- marionette puppet show
noun
Someone who is controlled by others and cannot act independently.
He didn't have his own opinion and became a marionette in his friend's hands.
Often appears as...
- political marionette
- corporate marionette
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Theater Use
Marionette is often used in the context of theater and performance arts.
The children were captivated by the marionette's performance.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
When reading 'marionette,' imagine a puppet on strings to help remember its meaning.
A skilled artist can bring a marionette to life on stage.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Marionettes have a rich history in many cultures and can symbolize local folklore.
We visited a workshop where traditional marionettes were crafted.
Pro Tip 1/3Theater Use
Marionette is often used in the context of theater and performance arts.
The children were captivated by the marionette's performance.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
When reading 'marionette,' imagine a puppet on strings to help remember its meaning.
A skilled artist can bring a marionette to life on stage.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Marionettes have a rich history in many cultures and can symbolize local folklore.
We visited a workshop where traditional marionettes were crafted.
Pro Tip 1/3Theater Use
Marionette is often used in the context of theater and performance arts.
The children were captivated by the marionette's performance.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
When reading 'marionette,' imagine a puppet on strings to help remember its meaning.
A skilled artist can bring a marionette to life on stage.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Marionettes have a rich history in many cultures and can symbolize local folklore.
We visited a workshop where traditional marionettes were crafted.
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Quote examples
Al Jourgensen
Cuban Musician
I was stupid when I started: the epitome of bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. It was like, 'I get to live in L.A. and drive around in limos? Really?' I didn't realize I was owned. The more money gets pumped into you, the more you become a marionette. It made me a true redneck in attitude: I never wanted to wake up ever again feeling owned.
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Finn Wolfhard
Canadian Actor
One time, when I was really young, my dad and brother were watching 'Team America,' the Trey Parker and Matt Stone movie. I walked in and they didn't know I was there, but I got really freaked out by the marionettes - just the look of them, their mouths, those grins. That cemented in my brain.
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Bob Balaban
American Actor
I was very much in my room with my marionette stage, you know, creating these incredibly boring things that I felt were so fascinating, and forcing my relatives to come, and charging money for them to see my little productions.
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Floor Jansen
Dutch Musician
People think that when they come up to me, screaming things into my ear, that I will respond according to what they want. I'll turn around and smile and take the photo. But I'm not somebody's marionette.
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Laura Amy Schlitz
American Author
I became fascinated by marionettes, which I first saw in Venice. They were so haunted and so alive. You walked by them, and you could feel their presence, with their beady eyes just fixed on you.
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Leif Garrett
American Musician
They had me doing Beach Boys remakes and all that. I was basically a marionette.
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Al Jourgensen
Cuban Musician
I was stupid when I started: the epitome of bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. It was like, 'I get to live in L.A. and drive around in limos? Really?' I didn't realize I was owned. The more money gets pumped into you, the more you become a marionette. It made me a true redneck in attitude: I never wanted to wake up ever again feeling owned.
Quote examples
Finn Wolfhard
Canadian Actor
One time, when I was really young, my dad and brother were watching 'Team America,' the Trey Parker and Matt Stone movie. I walked in and they didn't know I was there, but I got really freaked out by the marionettes - just the look of them, their mouths, those grins. That cemented in my brain.
Quote examples
Bob Balaban
American Actor
I was very much in my room with my marionette stage, you know, creating these incredibly boring things that I felt were so fascinating, and forcing my relatives to come, and charging money for them to see my little productions.
Quote examples
Floor Jansen
Dutch Musician
People think that when they come up to me, screaming things into my ear, that I will respond according to what they want. I'll turn around and smile and take the photo. But I'm not somebody's marionette.
Quote examples
Laura Amy Schlitz
American Author
I became fascinated by marionettes, which I first saw in Venice. They were so haunted and so alive. You walked by them, and you could feel their presence, with their beady eyes just fixed on you.
Quote examples
Leif Garrett
American Musician
They had me doing Beach Boys remakes and all that. I was basically a marionette.
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