as in doll
a puppet that is moved by pulling strings or wires that are attached to its body
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Recent Examples of marionette
The can-opener — wedging your stick between the forward’s legs and either dumping them to the ice or maneuvering them around like a marionette — was popular in Richardson’s time.
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Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
And an artistic couple, Edith and Alex, contend with friction in their relationship as Edith, a gifted puppeteer, rehearses a marionette show and prepares to travel to Italy on tour.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
But when teaching, Thomas had a particular interest in marionettes.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Henson constructs an adorable miniature world for this special using a clever mix of puppets, marionettes, and animatronics, punctuated by soulful tunes by songwriter Paul Williams.
—EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
And an artistic couple, Edith and Alex, contend with friction in their relationship as Edith, a gifted puppeteer, rehearses a marionette show and prepares to travel to Italy on tour.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
But when teaching, Thomas had a particular interest in marionettes.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Henson constructs an adorable miniature world for this special using a clever mix of puppets, marionettes, and animatronics, punctuated by soulful tunes by songwriter Paul Williams.
—EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marionette
Noun
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One of those promotions – bobbleheads of the stars – has become so popular that prices rise and fans line up for hours hoping to get inside before the supply of dolls disappears.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Television The creators of ‘Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie’ on remaking America’s doll just before #MeToo April 27, 2018 Nevins took a look at NFL players at the end of their careers.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The soundless video shows a worker walking toward the black and white colored chopper that has its main rotor blade tied to a dolly.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The engine covers and other parts are sorted from supplier containers into dollies, which are then placed adjacent to the assembly line so that employees may easily access them.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Teflon seal around a poppet, a thruster valve, expanded and started extruding out as the thruster headed up.—
Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik,
Quartz,
5 Sep. 2024
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In the Old World, hexing your enemies required use of candle magick, mysterious sigils or poppet dolls impaled by needles; in 2021, Nessa Barrett turns hexes into dark-pop hits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2021
Noun
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Jessie is the cowgirl rag doll who first appeared in 1999’s Toy Story 2 and was voiced by Joan Cusack.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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The poster, who asked to remain anonymous, told Newsweek that Sir George is a 3-year-old rag doll cat who loves watching animal documentaries, sleeping in the bathroom sink, playing with springs, and cuddling.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The graphic image was recreated as necklaces or appeared as figurines on sweaters via the needle punching technique, giving the looks a streetwear bent.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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From above, the figurines almost appear to be grinning, but the face looks disdainful when viewed head-on.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Marionette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marionette. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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