the tooth fairy
noun
: an imaginary creature who is supposed to leave money for children while they sleep in exchange for a tooth that has come out
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Science isn’t a believe system like the tooth fairy or Santa.
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The pivot to digital payment is even affecting the tooth fairy.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Meghan hinted that Archie's first visit from the tooth fairy was around the corner during an April 23 appearance in New York City.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 May 2025
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's house will be getting a visit from the tooth fairy soon.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Young children believe in the tooth fairy and Santa Claus.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Even the tooth fairy is pinching pennies these days.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
The new survey found the tooth fairy paid $6.24 down 12% from $7.09 in 2024.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
The book tells the story of three creatures that help the tooth fairy, while the pillow has a cute spot for teeth, money, or prizes.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 24 Mar. 2024
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The pivot to digital payment is even affecting the tooth fairy.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Meghan hinted that Archie's first visit from the tooth fairy was around the corner during an April 23 appearance in New York City.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 May 2025
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's house will be getting a visit from the tooth fairy soon.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Young children believe in the tooth fairy and Santa Claus.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Even the tooth fairy is pinching pennies these days.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
The new survey found the tooth fairy paid $6.24 down 12% from $7.09 in 2024.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
The book tells the story of three creatures that help the tooth fairy, while the pillow has a cute spot for teeth, money, or prizes.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 24 Mar. 2024
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“The tooth fairy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20tooth%20fairy. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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