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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
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
The opioid crisis claimed the lives of over 80,000 Americans just last year, and that figure was a 27 percent decrease from the drug overdose death toll the previous year.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025
The two fastest times were 13.08 and 13.19 by Raleigh, N.C.’s Wayne Davis in 2009, so figure those are the numbers that will be on the white board starting today.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
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Noun
If that figure is the total before tax rebates and production incentives, the net budget could indeed be substantially lower.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
The opioid crisis claimed the lives of over 80,000 Americans just last year, and that figure was a 27 percent decrease from the drug overdose death toll the previous year.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Verb
As a lead carpenter for a group of contractors, Abbott figured his company could train three or four young corps members per year, and hopefully hire some.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025
The two fastest times were 13.08 and 13.19 by Raleigh, N.C.’s Wayne Davis in 2009, so figure those are the numbers that will be on the white board starting today.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for figure
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Those two titles are the only ones in the group’s discography to make it to triple digit stays on this purchases-only roster.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Even with the sore digit, Tucker belted a pitch to right field in the third inning with his eyes on a triple, but the ball got stuck in the ivy and was ruled a double.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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In 2019, then-Senate Banking Chair Mike Crapo, an Idaho Republican, released a three-page outline that would turn the institutions into private guarantors with a limited share of the mortgage market.—
Joseph Zeballos-Roig,
Quartz,
28 May 2025
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The outline of the initial report — a contract extension for Crow-Armstrong potentially worth around $75 million — has been characterized as inaccurate.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Both casinos will offer new Italian restaurants in partnership with Giada De Laurentiis, and food halls featuring the first suburban locations for Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream, as well as Lucky Goat, a new burger restaurant by celebrity chef Stephanie Izard.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Another celebrity’s name has been dropped in Diddy‘s trial.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
28 May 2025
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This year, Hasbro also released a new Jem doll to celebrate the series’ anniversary.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Is a demonic doll touring the U.S. to blame for the mishaps in Louisiana?—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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From all directions, rows of metal shelves housing furniture, artworks, mannequins and more stretch outwards.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Explore the rise of Mod fashion in this stylish exhibition featuring over 35 mannequins dressed in sharp suits, bold prints, and vintage accessories.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Breton stripes, fisherman sandals, shell motifs—anything that could remind you of the ocean is very much in play, and plenty of it is currently on sale at Nordstrom.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
30 May 2025
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Johnson makes paintings and mosaics on square white tiles—often incorporating the material of one of Johnson’s favorite motifs, shea butter, the hearty soul food of moisturizing agents.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
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Marshall says following this diagram through her flows has been a wonderful way to enhance her practice.—
Kristin Canning,
SELF,
30 May 2025
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Cecilia didn’t provide details of what happened leading up to the crash or its aftermath, but helped Hayden draw a diagram of where everyone was sitting on the boat, the officer said in her statement.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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Making these changes permanent and building on them would offer a vital lifeline to affordable housing operators facing rising insurance prices and flat revenues.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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At the same time, San Diego metro is seeing more price drops.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figure. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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