statuette
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of statuette
From French, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at statue, -ette
Vocabulary lists containing statuette
Example Sentences
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Moonstruck supporting actress Olympia Dukakis' statuette was stolen from her home and the thief tried to ransom it.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
“Mr. Nobody Against Putin” filmmaker Pavel “Pasha” Talankin will soon be reunited with his Oscar statuette after it went missing amid his recent travels.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
He shared a photo of the cardboard box and Deadline published video of airport workers wrapping the statuette in bubble wrap and yellow tape.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
After he was handed a statuette for best actor at the Academy Awards, Michael B Jordan received another golden prize - a cheeseburger.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
She remembered the marble statuette from her visit, and one of the rugs hanging on the wall remained mysteriously untouched.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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