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as in dolly
a small figure often of a human being used especially as a child's plaything
there was a row of dolls along the shelf in the bedroom
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Recent Examples of doll
Just one day prior, Rivera hosted an event showcasing the doll that has inspired several entries in The Conjuring movie franchise.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
EBay is also helping her track down a pair of rare Buffy dolls that caught her eye.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Masked backup dancers then join her, while the dolls nod their heads to the beat.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
The video, shot mostly in black and white, opens with Gaga posted on a wall beside dozens of creepy dolls, with the singer emerging with a seizure-like dance that evokes the image of a corpse reanimating.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
EBay is also helping her track down a pair of rare Buffy dolls that caught her eye.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Masked backup dancers then join her, while the dolls nod their heads to the beat.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
The video, shot mostly in black and white, opens with Gaga posted on a wall beside dozens of creepy dolls, with the singer emerging with a seizure-like dance that evokes the image of a corpse reanimating.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doll
Noun
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The clever bit is that neither truck nor trailer requires modification to accept the dolly, which connects to a truck’s standard fifth-wheel hitch but supplies a smart kingpin.—
Ian Baker
July 22,
New Atlas,
22 July 2025
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The deliverymen with their dollies and boxes, ready with their tags.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Fanny and Stella, middle-class lovelies in hoop skirts, engage in a warm embrace.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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In an early scene, poor Christian attends a dating event, having gamed the system, with his perfect numerical logic, so that all the potential lovelies are lined up at his table.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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Billionaire mega-donors and their puppet politicians have taken over our state and our country, rigging the system for themselves.—
Olivia Osteen,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Over the next five years, the series ― with a cast of puppet characters led by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy ― was shown in over 100 countries.—
Rebecca 'Becca' Dyer,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jeremiah says Belly is his whole life, Taylor says that doesn’t sound super healthy, babe!—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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Happy 2 year anniversary, babe!—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But that’s also the beauty of it.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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These beauties are smaller, with the foliage growing about 12 inches tall and the flowers extending above.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During the voyage, travelers can spend time spotting wildlife like Arctic foxes, whales, polar bears, and more, and explore the harsh landscape by zodiac boat, kayaking, and snowshoeing.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Those who are lucky may notice foxes, badgers, otters or deer along the route.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The little cutie was playing with a small puppy toy complete with a leash as her proud mom looked on, grinning.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The two little cuties are our minis, Aubrey and Walker.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Get an eyeful of Davidson on The Tonight Show in the interview above.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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Alternatively, get an eyeful of the Leake Street Arches—aka the London Graffiti tunnel—beneath Waterloo Station, and pop out on Lower Marsh, with its centuries-old street market and proper Lambeth vibe.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
24 June 2025
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“Doll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doll. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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