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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

marionettes

/mɑːriˈɒnɛts/ noun · British & US
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What does marionettes mean?

noun

Puppets controlled from above by strings, typically representing people or animals, used in theatrical performances.

Example

"The marionettes danced across the stage, their strings manipulated by the skilled puppeteer."

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