doggish

Definition of doggishnext

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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
  • In the first clip, sandy is following her owner around the house, staring up at her without breaking eye contact, a doggy smile on her face.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • The design is surprisingly simplified, if not lacking in carats, given the blonde bombshell’s penchant for flashy costume jewelry on and off screen.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Having both been married once before, the couple wasn’t looking for anything flashy — just a cake that tasted good, looked simple and fit their budget.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The graceful curves of Boston’s beloved Swan Boats took shape today in the Public Garden just in time for the warm weather and another season of peaceful paddle rides around the lagoon.
    Boston Herald staff, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The artwork shows a man at the center with an arm raised in a graceful gesture, surrounded by a large crowd.
    Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 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
  • This elegant opera house hosts numerous events, mostly opera and ballet.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The smooth, fluid drape reads elegant, and the fabric has a soft silk sheen that holds up beautifully in a suitcase.
    Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • David looked handsome in his suit.
    Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
  • But like the handsome, burgundy Chevy that actually pulls up onstage (one curious anachronism among several), Lane doesn’t have the air of a beat-up workhorse.
    Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • As majestic as the constellation Canis Major is, Orion’s little hunting dog Canis Minor is kind of a joke by comparison, at least in my opinion.
    Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
  • There are majestic overhead views, grand Pacific sunsets, houses tucked among surrounding forests, their lights showing like fireflies through the foliage.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Born from the embers of the eighties band Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, led by the singer and guitarist Amelia Fletcher, shuffled forward with her riffy, effervescent playing style, gradually growing more sophisticated across four LPs and an EP, without any loss of buoyancy.
    Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Analysts say the groups are secretly cooperating with Iran’s government despite public claims of independence, using sophisticated bandwidth to spread content across restricted networks.
    Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026

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“Doggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggish. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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