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
  • The sound of her paws on the floor, the weight of her on your lap, the pure joy of her silly expressions, the sound of her bark when the mailman breaches the front porch, the softness of her wooly head, and yes, even the ever-present doggy breath.
    Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Sadly, they are sent doggy paddling home.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Not everyone in the AI policy world thought the flashy, expensive events were worth the time.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Versace became the unofficial uniform at nightclubs—skin-tight minidresses for her, flashy silk shirts for him—and sales at the brand’s boutique in nearby Bal Harbour soared.
    Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Your next house could be this graceful French mansion, previously owned by both the late German designer and by European royalty.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Offer graceful leadership and listen to quieter voices, because shared success grows when everyone feels included and heard.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • More significant and symbolic than an ultimately gallant failure in Mumbai was the moment Harry Brook effectively dropped the World Cup with the last mistake of what has been the most turbulent period of his meteoric rise to become one of the best batters in the world.
    Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Depending on the combination, this creates either a clean, almost futuristic appeal or a soft, elegant look.
    Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Van Beirendonck gravitates toward loud prints in bright colors and allusions to BDSM, whereas Van Saene makes elegant cocktail dresses for women with bow details and shrunken cardigans.
    Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Matter—slim, dark-haired, attired in a dark blue zip-up sweater and matinee idol handsome—is a natural entertainer who savored every moment holding a mic.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The idea is that in a society that has allegedly become hostile to men—male privilege coded as toxic masculinity, and so on—the only way for boys to gain an edge is to be handsome.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • As director Bill Benz noted in our profile of Chris Fleming, Live at the Palace feels like a wildlife documentary, where the cameras move, zoom, and cut in hopes of capturing this majestic creature in its element.
    Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
  • In China’s majestic Liangshan Mountains, 14-year-old Qihuo begins a traditional coming-of-age ritual after her first menstruation and, with her parents away as migrant workers, sets out with two friends to buy a ceremonial skirt.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • During this time, civilization saw the emergence of more sophisticated tools, such as those made of bone, ivory, and antlers, according to Britannica.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Typically, drones navigate using a combination of sensors, cameras, controllers, a power source, and sophisticated algorithms that interpret environmental data to make decisions.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Doggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggish. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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