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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
Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
The suffix -y here is the same as in words like doggy or smarty, used to form nicknames or informal descriptors.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
An animal rescue is seeking new homes for two doggy siblings after they were adopted separately and returned within the same week.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Her journey into the business world of doggie treats began by setting up a tent with a table in a friend’s parking lot for about a year, then moving on to local farmers markets with her truck.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
The suffix -y here is the same as in words like doggy or smarty, used to form nicknames or informal descriptors.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
And don't forget your doggy door.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
An animal rescue is seeking new homes for two doggy siblings after they were adopted separately and returned within the same week.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doggy
Noun
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The dog was found tied to a carry-on-baggage sizer by the JetBlue ticket counter at Terminal 3 at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport earlier this month, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Well, the dog died, and now Lauren wants to take bereavement leave.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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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Tilt and the gallant escort was replaced by a boy too traumatized to leave his mother’s side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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While Son of Hitler takes plenty of creative liberty when the titular character is recruited to assassinate his famous father for the Allies, the fate of the real-life Loret isn’t so gallant.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These retaliatory campaigns tend to be violent and flashy.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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In a city of big, flashy restaurant openings and even bigger restaurant groups, two of Dallas’ youngest — and busiest — restaurateurs have taken a divergent approach.—
Claire Ballor
Staff Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Come evening, the space becomes an elegant bar, pouring a shortlist of signature cocktails inspired by the neighborhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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On the contrary, a living room is a formal room, classically appointed with elegant furnishings—and there’s rarely a television in sight.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These handsome evergreen shrubs tolerate a range of growing conditions, seamlessly transitioning between sunny beds and shady gardens to provide continuity throughout the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Young at heart Little Bootsie is a handsome 12-year-old, black and white gentleman who proves that age is just a number.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For an encore, Shaham dispatched a tidy, graceful Bourrée and Double from Bach’s B minor Partita (BWV 1002).—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Abelias lose their natural, graceful appearance when pruned or sheared heavily.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Smelly parrots the size of small cats The kakapo is a majestic creature that can live for 60 to 80 years.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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This eagle seemed a little less majestic than the one on the presidential seal or the $1 bill.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Doggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggy. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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