Meaning & use
statuettes
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Small statues or figurines, often made as decorative objects or awards.
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The mantelpiece was lined with bronze statuettes of dancers.
Winners at the ceremony received golden statuettes as trophies.
A note on using this word
Many famous awards, such as the Oscar, are technically statuettes rather than full-sized statues.
Words with a similar meaning
figurinessculptures
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