statuette
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of statuette
From French, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at statue, -ette
Vocabulary lists containing statuette
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Upon accepting her Oscar for supporting actress for the film, the nine-months pregnant Saint kissed the statuette and joked, “I may have the baby right here.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
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
Another statuette for Zendaya is possible, since voters’ “I love her/him/them on that show” sentiment can withstand quality fluctuations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Moonstruck supporting actress Olympia Dukakis' statuette was stolen from her home and the thief tried to ransom it.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
Early next morning Carl Abeyta arrived at the Forest Service headquarters to discover a weathered ten-year-old statuette of Smokey the Bear tied with red ribbon to the doorhandle of the office building.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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