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
  • One owner is used to receiving crafts that her Pembroke Welsh corgi, Milo, makes while at doggy daycare in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Agave & Rye has free doggy treats.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • After the end of the flashy Peak TV era, Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate Television Group chair and chief creative officer, sees green shoots signaling a hopeful recovery for the global TV business.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Only after making a flashy hit at the edge of the screen and launching the enemy into an entirely different part of the stage will the first ally become available.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The experience of secession, of war, of industrial slaughter and gallant sacrifice, of Black soldiery and humanity all reforged Lincoln into a stronger alloy.
    Jack Sheehan September 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The pre-match tifo at the Roker End depicted the County Durham legend of the giant Lambton worm, slayed by a gallant local hero.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Because exits in sports seldom are graceful.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Adorned with Japanese flowers and trees of the season, the vase gives a dignified, graceful welcome to visitors arriving in the main entrance lobby.
    Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Deutsche Küche Apple Frangipane Tarts For an elegant dessert option, the $4 Deutsche Küche Apple Frangipane Tarts bring a European flair to the table.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Here, the atmosphere is upscale and elegant; perhaps one of the nicest Chinese dining rooms in Charlotte, despite the staff still trying to get a handle on hostess, service and wait time logistics.
    Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Stars have been everywhere this week, Prince Harry looks handsome as ever while in London, while Lindsay Lohan and husband Bader Shammas meet with Tim Meadows at the US Open in New York.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Anderson’s latest sees DiCaprio in a much less handsome light than audiences are accustomed to.
    Marc Malkin, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Guests can also spend time at the 6,480-square-foot garden restored through research into historical plant species, including two majestic centuries-old olive trees.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • These critical questions require a more sophisticated ethical framework.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The trendy animal print pattern combined with the crisscross buckle design offers a sophisticated, retro feel that’ll perk up any classic pair of jeans.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Doggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggish. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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