inanimate object

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: a thing that is not alive, such as a rock, a chair, a book, etc.

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The implicit neutrality of letting an inanimate object guided by a mysterious, principled force make the decision — rather than a living, breathing, fallible entity — is meant to elevate the honor. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2026 Ten minutes of berating the inanimate object later the connection was back, and my (out of focus) views of totality were on their way to our solar eclipse live blog. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Other experiences are recounted through dramatic dialogue, or from the perspective of an inanimate object; some chapters adopt the pulpy tone of a spy thriller, breaking from any sense that Questions 27 & 28 is meant to be a straightforward account of the past. — Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026 There’s also an inanimate object that directly affects Paul’s future so profoundly that this small prop might as well be a lurking, yammering figure in the diner. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inanimate object

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