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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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In honor of its namesake, a Great Pyrenees named Mojo, the kitchen also serves patties, chicken and fried eggs for doggy diners.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Somehow, clever Pete turned the scary situation into an opportunity to get more playtime by running one mile to Pooch Play and Stay, his favorite doggy daycare.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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But the strategy, albeit flashy, has yielded mixed results in key races this cycle as candidates try to figure out how much political power an influencer can have.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
15 June 2026
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Forget flashy sports cars or rare art.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Others were just as proud, albeit less graceful with their language.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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In your 7th House of Partnership, the moody Moon conjoins therapeutic Chiron, inviting graceful truth-telling that preserves fairness while actually naming what has felt off.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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And yet, welcoming that idea can shock the system because our popular conception of the American Revolution is so often encased in bloodless, gallant myth.—
Sarah Botstein,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The bed’s half-moon silhouette is elegant and the perfect space-saving design for tighter gardens or patios.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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Not only do Loewe’s interior scents—like its refreshing cucumber fragrance—smell wonderful, but the elegant bottles make attractive ornaments for your bookshelf or coffee table.—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the 62-year-old movie star has been going around Europe, looking handsome, happy and generally pleased with life.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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What to do nearby Oglethorpe Avenue is one of Savannah’s prettiest streets, lined with live oak trees and handsome mansions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Our Japantown is one of just three remaining in the United States and includes the majestic San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin and Heinlenville Park.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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But town officials say that widening the roadway to six lanes — including turn lanes — will create headaches for the town residents, taking away their peace and quiet and their majestic tree canopy.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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This tenfold increase allows researchers to validate technologies with the sophisticated controls and scale necessary for the modern electrical grid.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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Zeagoo Loose Crewneck Sweater Polka dots are a great way to add a little pizzazz to a holiday sweater while still keeping the overall look more sophisticated.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Doggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggish. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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