statuette

noun

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

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won a gold-plated statuette as the prize
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Visitors checking in to the reception desk were greeted by an Oscar statuette, for best picture, presented to Paramount Pictures for Forrest Gump in 1995. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 Then, in 2000, Miramax’s aggressive campaigning and the universal affection for 67-year-old Michael Caine handed the veteran actor his second statuette. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Following the film academy’s 2024 rule change, as many as three composers can receive individual statuettes for original score. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026 Sinners entered the history books earlier this year with 16 Academy Award nominations, an all-time record, and went on to win four golden statuettes. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statuette

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First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Oct. 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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