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Synonyms

statuette

American  
[stach-oo-et] / ˌstætʃ uˈɛt /

noun

  1. a small statue.

statuette British  
/ ˌstætjʊˈɛt /

noun

  1. a small statue

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Etymology

Origin of statuette

From French, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at statue, -ette

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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

But the company never received the statuette, finding the package it was posted in empty upon its arrival four days later.

From BBC • 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

The art historian George Ortiz was once asked by Ernst Langlotz, one of the world’s foremost experts on archaic sculpture, whether he wanted to purchase a bronze statuette.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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