as in sculpture
a small statue won a gold-plated statuette as the prize

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Recent Examples of statuette Other artifacts being returned include a Hellenistic statuette of the mythical heroine Atalanta, an aryballos depicting a battle scene from 600-500 BCE, and a Dionysian kantharos from the 4th century BCE. Karen K. Ho For Artnews, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025 This recognition highlights a broader trend in Hollywood, where even the most celebrated actors sometimes go without receiving the coveted statuette. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025 As such, the upset SAG Award win vaulted Chalamet to the top of the category of competitors for the Best Actor Oscar and given him the most momentum to win the coveted statuette. Tim Lammers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 The fresh batch of Oscar statuettes that will be handed out in Hollywood this weekend are actually New York natives—cast in bronze and electroplated in gold at a Hudson Valley foundry called Urban Art Projects. Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for statuette
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Noun
  • Inspired by the world of art and design, the collection honors Constantin Brancusi’s gleaming sculptures with shimmering brass details that embody strength and elegance.
    Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
  • And he’s been attempting to help retrieve the Benin Bronzes, intricate sculptures looted in the 19th century from the Kingdom of Benin, today’s Benin City.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The gold figurines and mirrors are not yet present The fireplace mantel held only a green plant, and the portraits on the walls were generously spaced out for a more traditional aesthetic.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Star Wars figurines have been in demand since release.
    Paul Brett, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Working from his home studio in Auckland, Lewis relied on advanced 3D printing to create five different versions of the scene-stealing doll.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Curated by fashion historian Karan Feder and drawn from the private collection of David Porcello and Mattel, the exhibit features more than 250 vintage dolls, life-size fashion designs, advertisements and other archival material, video interviews with the doll’s designers and more.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • That figure doesn't include student fees that go to athletics, which totaled more than $8 million last year.
    Zachery Eanes, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Another key figure for the Pride is Brazilian legend Marta, who returns for her ninth NWSL season.
    Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

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