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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In addition, the tooth fairy isn’t giving additional gifts as frequently.
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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
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
Young children believe in the tooth fairy and Santa Claus.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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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
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
Young children believe in the tooth fairy and Santa Claus.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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“The tooth fairy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20tooth%20fairy. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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