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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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Another option would be to restrict access to the backyard, closing the doggy door and allowing them outside only with supervision.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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And don't forget your doggy door.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Not in some flashy way, but in a manner that enhances the fundamental intimacy of the piece.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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These fake Chrome add-ons did not rely on flashy tricks or obvious warnings.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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September 23 – October 22 The stars currently favor graceful, honest dialogue.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even after so long, Camilla was still moved at the sight of her, so graceful and petite, with that thin, waif-like face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tilt and the gallant escort was replaced by a boy too traumatized to leave his mother’s side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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While Son of Hitler takes plenty of creative liberty when the titular character is recruited to assassinate his famous father for the Allies, the fate of the real-life Loret isn’t so gallant.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When paired with the right boots, leggings can even rise to the level of elegant occasion wear.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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According to interior designers, these four countertop colors are their go-tos for creating modern yet classic spaces that feel elegant and livable.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When Russo heir Francesca refuses to be the brand’s face, Lauren must work with Mason, the handsome but reluctant chef of the family’s trattoria.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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For example, there’s a good reason that sites along streets are often planted with hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), a handsome native tree; gingko (Ginkgo biloba), an Asian species known for its golden-yellow fall color; and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), a deciduous conifer.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These majestic creatures primarily feed on guanacos.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Observing unusual cases like J1007+3540 gives researchers the opportunity to test and improve their models of how this majestic process unfolds.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, in recent years, expanding through acquisitions has required more sophisticated thinking and execution.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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From warm neutrals to deep earth tones, designers agree that countertops in 2026 will strike a delicate balance between sophisticated and unexpectedly playful.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Doggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggish. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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