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 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 But with award statuettes firmly on the mantel, the Basque region now sets itself the task of sustaining this run of form long-term. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 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
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Noun
  • Indicative of the level of detail throughout the hotel, the leaves of this sculpture by Haberdashery represent the neighboring Buen Retiro Park.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • His unconventional ceramics, like his painting, tend to be massively scaled and edge closer to sculpture than functional objects.
    — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Amid lagging sales, retailers marked down the figurines, alienating collectors who want to see items appreciate in value.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Will’s father, Gary Messer, revealed that Harry had his own take on the figurine’s resemblance.
    — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There was such a bizarre synergy between that film and being the same namesake as this doll.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
  • For much of her early life, that single question was the most precious gift Laura had ever been given—more cherished than her Barbies or her Baby Alive or her Sunshine family dolls.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The clash added another layer to a campaign in which el Sayed’s positions on foreign policy and his associations with prominent progressive figures have become points of contention.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Even at the lower figure, that’s about double the $2 million his mom turned down.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Statuette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuette. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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