How to Use Barbie in a Sentence
Barbie
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There have been cartwheels and stomp troupes and rollerblading barbie dolls.
—Steff Yotka, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2019
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In the corner, a kangaroo and her joey are busy grilling on the barbie.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2018
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Put an extra shrimp on the barbie this summer for your furry dog companion.
—Jennifer Nelson, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2021
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One of my sons spent all spring in the pool playing Barbies with our 70-year-old neighbor.
—Peter Haldeman, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2017
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On Christmas day, many families will celebrate with a lunchtime barbie to grill, and then head to the beach.
—Ashley Novak, CNN, 25 Dec. 2019
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At least enough to get that number closer to two Kens for every seven Barbies.
—Caity Weaver, GQ, 21 June 2017
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Cobine says copper is especially abundant in shellfish, stuff like lobster, crab, even shrimp on the barbie.
—Joe Songer, AL.com, 7 Apr. 2018
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Or visitors can simply set up camp along the lakefront and enjoy a hearty Christmas meal of lamb, seafood and chicken on the barbie.
—CNN, 3 Dec. 2022
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Here, a few fashionable ensembles to borrow from the new Ken dolls, with a few Barbies thrown in for good measure.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 23 June 2017
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And also, movies like Barbie came out and stuff like that happened [that] actually kind of changed the landscape of Hollywood.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Barbie Accessory Art Here’s a craft for all the Barbiecore lovers!
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2025
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Terrance Ferguson, 6-7 wing, Australia OK, don’t start with the shrimp on the barbie jokes.
—Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, 17 May 2017
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Labubu sales surpass Barbie, Hot Wheels The numbers are remarkably high for the toy industry.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
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Mattel, one of Pop Mart's key competitors, reported a decline in Barbie sales last month compared with the same quarter last year.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
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The Clarendon eatery, which served as a backdrop for some of the show’s drama, will serve its last shrimp on the barbie on Sunday, according to the Darbys.
—Washington Post, 26 June 2019
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The Daily Mail also alleges that the couple has joked about dressing as Barbie and Ken for Halloween.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
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Barbie, which memorably opened on the same day as Nolan's Oppenheimer in July 2023.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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In March, photos from the movie’s set showed the Barbie Oscar nominee in an elaborate wedding gown complete with waist-cinching corset.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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This week, Mattel launched a diversified line of Ken dolls to complement the various Barbies the brand released last year.
—Christine Flammia, Esquire, 20 June 2017
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The prop, who talks about not seeing women like herself on television or in magazines, has in recent weeks featured in British Vogue and modelled for Barbie.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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This exhibition celebrates 65 years of fashion and inspiration, showcasing how Barbie is more than just a doll.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2024
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This Barbie gets equal pay Venus Williams selected her outfit from her 2007 Wimbledon win for her own Barbie.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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The resulting product contains seaweed, plant protein and natural flavors, and can be cooked just like real shrimp (on the barbie, of course, or deep fried in a po-boy, or boiled and dipped in cocktail sauce as an appetizer before your fake steak).
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian, 11 Sep. 2019
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Barbie previously introduced a Venus Williams doll as part of the brand’s 65th anniversary in May 2024.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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The Venus Williams Barbie comes equipped with a green gem necklace inspired by the accessories from her 2007 tournament win, as well as a wristband, tennis racket, and ball.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Christmas glitz has become so synonymous with Carey over the years that when Mattel made a Barbie in her honor back in 2023, the company made sure to channel her love for the season through the clothes.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Because summer falls during Christmastime for Kiwis, a number of their traditions center around a barbie, or grill, where families and friends gather for a casual cookout of fresh seafood, meat, and seasonal vegetables.
—Caleigh Alleyne, Country Living, 28 Nov. 2022
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Summer 2025 finally became the season yellow—particularly butter yellow—could outshine Barbie pink and Brat green.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
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Coming on the other end of this experience with a lifelong sisterhood, budding romance, and title as the certified Bama Barbie, Carthen also dishes on all of the beauty tips and tricks that enhanced her days in the villa.
—Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
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The Barbie Inspiring Women Venus Williams doll will be available for $38 starting August 15 on Mattel Shop.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Aug. 2025
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