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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

marionette

/mɑːriˈɒnɛt/ noun · British & US
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What does marionette mean?

noun

A puppet controlled from above by strings, or a person who controls such a puppet. A person or thing that is manipulated or controlled by others.

Example

"The marionette danced across the stage with precision and grace."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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