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or doggie
as in dog
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
what a good little doggy!
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Recent Examples of doggy
Pat Myers, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
Many historians behave as if she was born in France, when in fact one of the most dramatic moments in Marie’s life—which Sofia told me really struck her in my book—is when her doggy is taken away and she is stripped of her Austrian clothes in the forest.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2021
Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
By contrast, some dogs have plenty of confidence in doggy daycare settings.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Steak au Poivre was pallid (wouldn’t serve it to my doggy!).
—Pat Myers, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
Many historians behave as if she was born in France, when in fact one of the most dramatic moments in Marie’s life—which Sofia told me really struck her in my book—is when her doggy is taken away and she is stripped of her Austrian clothes in the forest.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2021
Adjective
The heartwarming moment a dog wasn't sure about joining in with playtime has melted hearts online, after a woman shared footage from a doggy daycare center.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
By contrast, some dogs have plenty of confidence in doggy daycare settings.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doggy
Noun
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Responding officers found the dog, and advised the owner to take the dog in.—
cleveland,
cleveland,
13 Sep. 2023
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Police brought in hundreds of law enforcement personnel with dogs, armored carriers, horses and helicopters that circled overhead.—
Maryclaire Dale, Marc Levy and Michael Rubinkam,
Anchorage Daily News,
13 Sep. 2023
Adjective
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Domino seems sad and wise, Andrew sweet and puppy-doggish.—
Thomas Page,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2022
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And then, there were times when his snarl and growl came out, his doggish bite was evident.—
Gordon Monson,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
28 June 2021
Adjective
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Marvel’s Thunderbolts* brings together a huge ensemble cast for a less gallant take on the MCU.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Still, the gallant Pascal gets the plum Joan date that starts with a Ferrari ride.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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Amid the classic, flashy film and television premieres this week at SXSW, the festival also offered a forum for burgeoning creators to showcase their work in the Independent TV Pilot Program.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some people prefer more minimal styles and want a midi dress that’s simple and elegant and easy to accessorize.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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The food, elegant and plated with conviction, has shades of both French and Italian influences, and the wine list is among the best in the Queen City.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Also receiving handsome compensation, though not a CEO, at WWE and UFC owner TKO?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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Thankfully, Dornan’s handsome features didn’t hamper his acting career in the long run.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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France is a culture of manners, of eloquence, of graceful behavior, as if life itself, from the grandly public to the intimately domestic, were essentially performative, requiring constant self-control.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Originally built in 1895, the residence sits on more than three acres and includes a formal garden, a tranquil reflecting pond, and a graceful limestone-domed gazebo.—
Zlata Kozul Naumovski,
Architectural Digest,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The majestic photo of the pair is just one moment caught in time.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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There are no closing hours at the Colorado park, so visitors can make their way to Chasm View Overlook, Dragon Point Overlook, or Sunset View Overlook on the South Rim; or Chasm View Nature Trail or Kneeling Camel Overlook on the North Rim to get a glimpse of the majestic night sky.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 May 2025
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“Doggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggy. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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