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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
Meanwhile, Trump warned that kids would see fewer doll choices this year.
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Kevin Williams, Quartz, 28 May 2025
From wispy and voluminous, to natural and doll eyed, eyelash extensions represent the lengths Black women go to enhance their existing beauty.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 May 2025
Is a demonic doll touring the U.S. to blame for the mishaps in Louisiana?
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 May 2025
This year, Hasbro also released a new Jem doll to celebrate the series’ anniversary.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Kevin Williams, Quartz, 28 May 2025
From wispy and voluminous, to natural and doll eyed, eyelash extensions represent the lengths Black women go to enhance their existing beauty.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 May 2025
Is a demonic doll touring the U.S. to blame for the mishaps in Louisiana?
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 May 2025
This year, Hasbro also released a new Jem doll to celebrate the series’ anniversary.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doll
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Dutro specializes in fabricating equipment like hand trucks, carts and dollies, so a vehicular trailer in the hot overland adventure market is a natural extension of its talents.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Apr. 2025
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The soundless video shows a worker walking toward the black and white colored chopper that has its main rotor blade tied to a dolly.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 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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But don’t despair, my scarred and scarring lovelies.—
Matt Thompson,
Spin,
10 Sep. 2023
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The show uses everything from patriotic rallies to kids’ puppet shows to an ice-skating performance branded with the name of the omnipresent corporation Vought International to parallel real life.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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With international artists, oversized puppet floats, interactive workshops and concerts, this free, non-competitive festival turns Craiova into a dreamlike playground for all ages.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Plus, the dimmable clock won’t light up the whole room at 3 a.m. if the babe wakes up for a night feeding.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
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Wake up, babe—Zendaya just arrived at the 2025 Met Gala.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
5 May 2025
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Amenities: Restaurants, bars, pool, spa, fitness center, beauty salon, kid’s club, sea access Insider Tip: Don’t forget to book a treatment at the new Dior Spa Eden-Roc, just opened last season.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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The resort provides stunning villas and suites for guests that were designed to capture the beauty and warmth of the region.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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However, very few of us have been spared from catching sight of a dead deer, fox, raccoon or other wild animal on the side of the road.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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That said, the recent images of the fox also bring to light new threats that the species could face in the area.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens attending on their second wedding anniversary Lexie Moreland/Getty Images The cuties actually got married on May 6 and attended on the even of their second wedding anniversary.—
Charley Ross,
Glamour,
6 May 2025
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Listen to Booster and Yang talk about the difficulty of working alongside their cutie costars in the podcast episode above.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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General Motors is recalling tens of thousands of Cadillac vehicles due to a video display issue that could increase the risk of crash, according to a notice posted this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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There are tens of thousands of restaurants there specializing in the pairing.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 June 2025
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“Doll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doll. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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