doggish

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Recent Examples of doggish Domino seems sad and wise, Andrew sweet and puppy-doggish. 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
  • When local dog trainer Chloe meets her match (as a one-night stand first) in the form of Sawyer, a new doggy daycare owner, the sparks fly and hijinks ensue in classic rom-com fashion.
    Nissa Renzo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • After pulling in pet lovers last year on Superman, the doggy treat label is back with a new co-branded product, the Milk‑Bone Krypto Soft & Chewy Mini Treats.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • The rapper blends her innate New York style with high fashion and luxury footwear styles, creating ultra-unique and flashy looks.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
  • Within the flashy dance numbers and power ballads, American musicals often hold up a mirror to society.
    Abraham Swee, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • Their beauty also shapes traditional dance in Rwanda, with graceful movements performed by women who extend their arms to mimic the cows’ horns.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
  • The graceful trailing stems and showy flowers of climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala) look beautiful growing on pergolas and fences.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
    Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • Featuring a classic Damask print, this three-piece quilt set will make any bedroom feel elegant and sophisticated.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • The Wente Clone Chardonnay 2024 – A truly elegant expression of the Wente Chardonnay clone, beautifully balanced fruit, oak, and acidity.
    Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • Making the patio even more attractive is the handsome outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and a set of stairs leading to a beautiful grassy area that connects to the adjacent Farmington Country Club.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
  • Denis Lavant stars as Galoup, an adjudant-chef in the French Foreign Legion who develops a tense and ultimately dangerous relationship with one of his soldiers, the handsome and capable Commandant Bruno Forestier (Michel Subor).
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 June 2026
Adjective
  • El Tri won its first knockout match at a World Cup since 1986, beating Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night at the majestic Azteca Stadium packed with 80,824 fans.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The North Main location is located in a majestic old north side landmark, a two-story red-orange brick building built in 1913 as a city police substation not long after Fort Worth annexed the former separate city of North Fort Worth.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
Adjective
  • Options trading for SpaceX started last week, allowing investors to place more sophisticated bets on where the stock is headed next, and quickly saw a surge in interest.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • The crisp white denim is a sophisticated choice for July 4, as well as the rest of summer.
    Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

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“Doggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggish. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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