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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The kid who didn’t believe in the tooth fairy didn’t raise his hand, but most of the others did.
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Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
One heartwarming number saw season 34 fan favorite Andy Richter and beloved Family Matters dad Reginald VelJohnson from season 33 unite for the first time on the ballroom floor for a tribute to the tooth fairy.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Dec. 2025
In addition, the tooth fairy isn’t giving additional gifts as frequently.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
First-Day-Of-School Fairy Some families have expanded beyond the tooth fairy and introduced a first-day-of-school fairy.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Stories about Santa and the tooth fairy spark excitement and joy.
—Juli Fraga, CNBC, 29 July 2025
Science isn’t a believe system like the tooth fairy or Santa.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
One heartwarming number saw season 34 fan favorite Andy Richter and beloved Family Matters dad Reginald VelJohnson from season 33 unite for the first time on the ballroom floor for a tribute to the tooth fairy.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Dec. 2025
In addition, the tooth fairy isn’t giving additional gifts as frequently.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
First-Day-Of-School Fairy Some families have expanded beyond the tooth fairy and introduced a first-day-of-school fairy.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Stories about Santa and the tooth fairy spark excitement and joy.
—Juli Fraga, CNBC, 29 July 2025
Science isn’t a believe system like the tooth fairy or Santa.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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“The tooth fairy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20tooth%20fairy. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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