statuette

noun

stat·​u·​ette ˌsta-chə-ˈwet How to pronounce statuette (audio)
Synonyms of statuettenext
: a small statue

Examples of statuette in a Sentence

won a gold-plated statuette as the prize
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Among the wins were directing (Paul Thomas Anderson), supporting actor (an absent Sean Penn), the coveted best picture award, and the inaugural statuette for casting. Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026 And my guess is that the Irishwoman, at just 36, will soon be back in the hunt for a sibling for her new statuette. Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026 The rapper shared a photo of the 'Sinners' star with his Best Actor statuette. Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026 Penn has notably supported Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, even giving him one of his Oscars statuettes in 2022. Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statuette

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of statuette was in 1738

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“Statuette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statuette. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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statuette

noun
stat·​u·​ette ˌstach-ə-ˈwet How to pronounce statuette (audio)
: a small statue

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