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as in dolly
a small figure often of a human being used especially as a child's plaything
there was a row of dolls along the shelf in the bedroom
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Recent Examples of doll
There's something wicked about building horror movies around toys, dolls, and other kid-friendly touchstones; they're bound to entice (and potentially scar) curious young audiences more than usual.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Best Amazon October Prime Day Kids’ Toy Deals From classics like American Girl dolls to more recent phenomena like Kinetic Sand and Squishmallows, this section for elementary-aged kids is full of great options.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Dollcore aesthetics can be tailored to suit a range of moods, from gothic doll vibes to pastel, sugar-sweet interpretations, making this trend versatile for creative expression.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
According to Mattel, the doll's structure is a tribute to athleticism, with an emphasis on strength, muscle development, and visibly defined arms and legs.
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 6 Oct. 2025
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Best Amazon October Prime Day Kids’ Toy Deals From classics like American Girl dolls to more recent phenomena like Kinetic Sand and Squishmallows, this section for elementary-aged kids is full of great options.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Dollcore aesthetics can be tailored to suit a range of moods, from gothic doll vibes to pastel, sugar-sweet interpretations, making this trend versatile for creative expression.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
According to Mattel, the doll's structure is a tribute to athleticism, with an emphasis on strength, muscle development, and visibly defined arms and legs.
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doll
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Then the chandelier behind was real explosions, the camera team moving the dolly in sequence with Alex [Lawther] acting in the foreground of the whole thing going off in what was essentially one or two seconds.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Crowds formed behind barricades; cameras mounted on dollies glided above fashion insiders, who flitted around like exotic fish in a gilded aquarium.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fanny and Stella, middle-class lovelies in hoop skirts, engage in a warm embrace.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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In an early scene, poor Christian attends a dating event, having gamed the system, with his perfect numerical logic, so that all the potential lovelies are lined up at his table.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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Marionette costumes often comprise string-like attachments and jointed outfits that enable playful, puppet-like movement.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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In both France and Russia popular political satire shows with puppets ran afoul of those in power and were pushed off the air.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sorry, babe, but that dookie is lying on your doorstep, too.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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The queen of the blonde beach babes!—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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This series covers food and beverages, personal care, beauty, household care, home goods, baby and kids, pets and so much more.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Transform your bathroom into a mini spa with the best Prime Day beauty devices, designed to target everything from stubborn hair, dull skin, barrier health, and more.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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The train includes views of wildflowers, geologic formations, deer, antelope, elk, fox, eagles, and sometimes even bears.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Eventually, Jerry — a civil engineer — joined in too, saving his leftovers for the fox.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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As for baby Colette, the little cutie wore a simple brown onesie, adding in a bright red bow to show the team some love.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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From bulky cuties to thick teddies, brown bears from Brooks River in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska spent all summer chomping down on salmon to compete in this year's annual Fat Bear Week.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Fans at home got an eyeful as muscleman Mike Munz, vocal duo Crash Adams, acrobatic pair The TT Boys, dance act The Funkateers Dancers, singing ensemble The Birmingham Youth Fellowship Choir, and others got down to business.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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Get an eyeful of Davidson on The Tonight Show in the interview above.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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“Doll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doll. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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