"Figurine" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A figurine is a small statue or model of a person, animal, or object, typically made of ceramic, metal, or plastic, and often used as a decorative item. It can also refer to a small figure or doll used in a game or animation.
Figure-skating refers to a winter sport in which individuals perform a choreographed program on ice, combining jumps, spins, and footwork to music. The sport requires precision, control, and artistry, and competitors are judged on their technical execution, creativity, and overall presentation.
A figure can refer to a person or animal that is described or depicted in a drawing, picture, or other form of visual representation. It can also refer to a mathematical concept, such as a number or a geometric shape. In addition, a figure can be a prominent or influential person, often used in phrases such as "a figure in society" or "a figure in history".
A figurist is a person who has a figurative or philosophical understanding of an idea, concept, or phenomenon, often in a broader or more abstract sense than a literal or literalist interpretation. The term is derived from the root "figura," meaning "image" or "form," and suggests a capacity to see beyond the surface level to explore deeper meanings and connections. Figurists often value nuance, subtlety, and complexity in their interpretation of the world and may be drawn to fields such as literature, philosophy, art, or music that encourage exploration of symbolism, metaphor, and other abstract concepts.