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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We even tried replacing our Ganesh statuette, whose trunk was facing left, with one whose trunk faced right to bring us better luck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
In a sea of glamorous gowns and tuxedoes, Hacks star Megan Stalter, who was nominated for best comedy supporting actress, arrived on the Emmys blue carpet gilded as an Emmy statuette.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Its one sure bet left in the running -- and maybe its only statuette, says Rosen -- is a best actress prize for Jean Smart for playing the indefatigable Deborah Vance.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 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
He’d been dreaming of a fancy ceremony for the Most Attractive Musk Ox Award, and just as he was about to receive the first place statuette, Duane came barging onstage.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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