statuette
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of statuette
Example Sentences
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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 Literature
Inspired by the show’s statuette, the new name is meant to provide “clearer recognition” for audiences tuning in, SAG-AFTRA said in November when revealing the rebrand.
From Los Angeles Times
In accepting the award from presenter Tom Hanks, Lee quoted one of the best known “Brokeback” lines while staring at the statuette: “Wow, I wish I knew how to quit you.”
From Los Angeles Times
She uses it to make anything from trinket boxes to ornate geometric vases to statuettes of quizzical creatures.
From Los Angeles Times
Meanwhile, Colleen Atwood, who now has four Oscars for her costume design work, picked up her second statuette for her outfits on “Memoirs of a Geisha.”
From Los Angeles Times
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