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Recent Examples of doggish
Domino seems sad and wise, Andrew sweet and puppy-doggish.
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Thomas Page, CNN, 29 Jan. 2022
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
Thomas Page, CNN, 29 Jan. 2022
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doggish
Adjective
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The owner of a doggy daycare and boarding service in Norfolk, Massachusetts says her business has been negatively impacted after her Facebook page was hacked last week and used to scam her clients out of money.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Not in one of those doggy prisons that leave him in a cage all day.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Variety reported that the cast will be split into two rival film teams competing at the prestigious fest; one camps out at a flashy, palatial hotel on the Croisette and the other at a luxurious hilltop hideaway.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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The Nets don’t need the flashiest workout clip.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Old stone walls and graceful arches frame olive and citrus groves and gum trees, while antique pieces gathered from European markets dot the corners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the Islamic Republic’s disintegration, whereas Trump, possibly satisfied with tactical success in Iran, may desire any graceful exit.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the Ballances were more than gallant warriors – in fact, a life-size oil painting of Marti’s great-grandfather Charles Ballance’s wife and children – including her grandfather Willis as a 3-year-old – hangs in a place of honor at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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And Texas made a gallant comeback to tie the game at 77-77 when Pope coolly sank three consecutive free throws after getting fouled behind the arc with 3.8 seconds remaining.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The two front doors open to reveal ample storage that expands to the back of the table, making this a piece that adds both an elegant and functional touch to a hallway or foyer.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Guests were served canapes including a surprisingly brilliant mango and mung bean tartare plus chicken teriyaki kebabs, all washed down with elegant Hugo Spritz and espresso martinis.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The best places to stay here, like handsome, airy boutique hotel Villa Paola, are an easy shuttle ride or energetic walk away from the center.—
Lee Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 May 2026
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Its handsome pattern that resembles a quilted design, along with its thick weave, feels much more expensive than the price point would suggest.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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But the memory that will stay with me the longest is waking up, drawing back the curtains, and seeing two majestic giraffes amble right past the window.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
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From the majestic bald eagle to fearless bison and clever sea lions, each animal reflects a brave American spirit worth honoring, per NBC.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Scientists would like to mount more sophisticated instruments on Mars helicopters to search for things like ice in the Martian soil.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Built to scale While the front-facing part of the live wave is all about human connection, the backend is powered by sophisticated technology.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Doggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggish. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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