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as in outline
a line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface
we could gradually see the figure of a ship coming our way through the fog
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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
figures from the worlds of sport and entertainment will be guests at the White House dinner
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as in doll
a small statue
painted wooden figures by untrained artists can be quite valuable on today's antiques market
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as in diagram
something that visually explains or decorates a text
the layout editor could have done a better job of getting the figures on the same page as the specific portion of text that they are intended to illustrate
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as in price
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
a number of the paintings at the auction sold at figures far higher than had been estimated
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as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
the ice sculpture at the banquet was in the figure of an eagle spreading its wings
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as in calculation
figures plural
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
a person with a good head for figures
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
unshaven and dirty, he presents a sorry figure
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as in to decide
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
we figured that we had better arrive early at the concert in order to get good seats
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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
let's figure the juice in the pan to be about a cup and just add it to the mix
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as in to calculate
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
the car dealer figured that our monthly car payment would be $357
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as in to think
to have as an opinion
the father figures that girls should have the same athletic opportunities as boys and supports his daughter's interest in soccer
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Recent Examples of figure
Michele Luhn, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
Starbucks United contests those figures as a disingenuous characterization of its proposal, the union told ABC News.
MORE: Is the Teamsters protest at Amazon disrupting holiday deliveries?
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The Wildcats better figure that out before too long.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Bureau of Economic Analysis is scheduled to release personal spending figures on December 20.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
Starbucks United contests those figures as a disingenuous characterization of its proposal, the union told ABC News.
MORE: Is the Teamsters protest at Amazon disrupting holiday deliveries?
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Browns need PricewaterhouseCoopers to figure this out.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The Wildcats better figure that out before too long.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for figure
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The 23-year-old ace has a fastball in the triple digits and multiple swing-and-miss offspeed pitches.Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The biggest digit, of course, is the $16 million annually Harbaugh was awarded on a five-year deal to flip L.A.’s woeful script.Jay Paris, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Freddie Mercury outline, featured on his forearm, was also done at the same time.Michelle Lee, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Examples include boulders, logs, and other objects that conceal their outline.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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Movie premieres took place around the world, and celebrities showed up in droves to support and promote some of the upcoming film releases of the season.Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Major Bill Hendricks and his wife, Diane, wanted to donate a handmade doll to a child in need.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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While other toy companies have struggled financially – Hasbro, the maker of GI Joe, Monopoly, and other toys, recently announced layoffs – Mattel has thrived with toys that include Hot Wheels and Barbie dolls, two of the hottest and most iconic items in retail.George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Just past a wall installation of signature Siegelman caps brandished with the stable’s insignia is a mannequin rendering of the brand’s first-ever tracksuit, styled as a replica of the elder Siegelman’s jockey uniform from the 1980s.Essence, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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Simple mannequin photos were captured using a phone and then digitally transformed into a stunning shoot.Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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The innovative food culture of Copenhagen, home to some of the world’s most famous restaurants, including Noma and Alchemist, is an ever-present motif in Larsen’s book.Ethelene Whitmire, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rath suggests choosing motifs and cheery hues that speak to you as a starting point.Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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This wiring diagram, or connectome, could help experts understand how human minds process thoughts, make decisions, and store memories.Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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The team then created body diagrams to compare the ancient physical experience of emotions to the modern.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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And given its volatility, any government purchases or sales could have an outsized impact on bitcoin's price.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Studies show that when physician practices are acquired by hospitals, their prices increase by over 14%.Sally Pipes, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figure. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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