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
  • The owner of a doggy daycare and boarding service in Norfolk, Massachusetts says her business has been negatively impacted after her Facebook page was hacked last week and used to scam her clients out of money.
    Samantha Chaney, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Not in one of those doggy prisons that leave him in a cage all day.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Cantillon is a refreshing alternative to flashy tasting rooms.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • An assortment of fake-looking whiny babies in flashy hippie outfits accompany a Lennon rant about the counterculture’s post-’60s disillusionment.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 May 2026
Adjective
  • And the single, graceful bridge that is centered upon the land’s backdrop mountain range closely resembles Pasadena’s own Colorado Street Bridge, although there’s no roaring waterfall next to the original.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
  • Even with more graceful aging curves for star talent, Father Time spares no player or team.
    Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Adjective
  • But the Ballances were more than gallant warriors – in fact, a life-size oil painting of Marti’s great-grandfather Charles Ballance’s wife and children – including her grandfather Willis as a 3-year-old – hangs in a place of honor at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.
    Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
  • The palate is velvety and elegant, balancing weight with restraint.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Adjective
  • It had, in fact, been rejected by all three major networks despite Lear’s handsome pedigree (his previous shows included the unequivocal successes All in the Family and Maude).
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
  • To top it off, Rousey was able to secure a handsome payday for herself and Carano while also positioning herself to become a promoter and player in the MMA world as one of the faces of MVP MMA.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Adjective
  • Role of erosion Scientists now believe that the geological forces that shaped Europe’s most majestic mountain ranges are hiding a vast, untapped treasury of hydrogen.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
  • We were attracted to a rural, heavily wooded part of Wesley Chapel, where deer are common and roosters crow, and to the majestic live oak trees on our new property.
    Joseph Bonasia, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • The area North Cornwall has plenty of fancy restaurants, but Prawn on the Lawn in Padstow gets the balance right between sophisticated seafood and laidback service.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • As a solo artist, Batmanglij writes in a style that is baroque and sophisticated, and lightly warped in a way that recalls both Paul Simon and Radiohead.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 15 May 2026

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“Doggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggish. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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