fi
gure
Plural
figures
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a diagram or illustration that is used to show or explain something, such as a chart, graph, or drawing
- The report included several figures to make the data easier to understand.
- The figure shows the breakdown of costs for the project.
- He included a figure in his presentation to highlight the key findings.
- The teacher asked the students to analyze the figure to answer the question.
- The figure in the article provided a visual representation of the survey results.
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the shape of a person's body, particularly a woman, when it is considered appealing
- She admired her friend's figure, appreciating the graceful curves and proportions that made her look stunning.
- Many fashion magazines feature models with slender figures, often setting unrealistic standards for beauty.
- After months of exercise and healthy eating, she was proud of the improvements in her figure.
- In some cultures, a fuller figure is celebrated as a sign of health and beauty, while in others, a slim figure is idealized.
- Despite societal pressures to conform to a certain figure, it's important to embrace and love your body regardless of its shape or size.
3
a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9
- In mathematics, figures are used to express numerical values.
- The number "7" is a figure that represents a specific quantity.
- She wrote down the figures for the monthly expenses.
- The child learned to recognize figures during early math lessons.
- The financial report includes various figures representing revenue and expenses.
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a recreation of a human or animal body in sculpture or drawing
- The museum displayed a marble figure of a Greek goddess.
- He sketched a figure of a running horse.
- The bronze figure stood in the town square.
- She painted a figure in the background of the scene.
- The wax figure looked almost alive.
5
a person of importance, fame, or public recognition
- Nelson Mandela was a key figure in world history.
- She became a leading figure in the fashion industry.
- The scientist is a respected figure in her field.
- He's a controversial political figure.
- The actor is a beloved figure in cinema.
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the impression or image produced by a person's appearance or manner
- She cut a striking figure in her red dress.
- He made a sad figure standing alone.
- The captain was a commanding figure on deck.
- She presented a dignified figure at the ceremony.
- The child was a lonely figure in the playground.
7
a sum or quantity of money expressed in numerals
8
a total, amount, or number of units or individuals
- The final figure exceeded expectations.
- Sales figures rose sharply last quarter.
- The figure on the invoice was incorrect.
- The population figure is over one million.
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9
a set sequence of movements in dancing or skating
- The skater performed a difficult figure flawlessly.
- They practiced the final figure of the waltz.
- The routine included a new figure.
- He stumbled during the last figure.
- The instructor taught them a basic figure.
10
a coherent perceptual unit that stands out against a background and is the focus of attention
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a word or expression used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
- "Time is a thief" is a figure of speech.
- The poet's work is rich in figures and imagery.
- Metaphor is one common type of figure.
- The teacher explained the figure in the sentence.
- Writers use figures to add depth and creativity to language.
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