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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
But this isn’t just your typical human tea party … Alicia brought her dolls.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 May 2026
Each doll dress retails for $44, while the dresses for girls are $98 and for mom range from $198 to $248.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 4 May 2026
His ventriloquist doll is antique, too.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Color television, credit cards, and Barbie dolls arrived earlier than the VRA and will survive longer.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 May 2026
Each doll dress retails for $44, while the dresses for girls are $98 and for mom range from $198 to $248.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 4 May 2026
His ventriloquist doll is antique, too.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Color television, credit cards, and Barbie dolls arrived earlier than the VRA and will survive longer.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doll
Noun
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Woo had to ask security to bring his wheelchair and a dolly.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 750-ton building was placed onto 20 dollies and moved onto city property where it was ultimately restored and opened as a museum and events venue.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
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Both would essentially be puppets of whatever the teachers unions want.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Opportunities to make art are also available, including a pop-up book with puppet artist Jaerin Son.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Out of the mouth of babes, indeed.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Available in a variety of fun prints and styles, Boppy’s cover is still machine washable and continues to accommodate breast and bottle-fed babes.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Miss Yvonne insisted on her beauty constantly, unapologetically, nonstop, even when no one asked.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The festival is broken into two halves, with an Intermission Party in between, featuring festive food, creative opportunities, and music, offering a chance to mingle with the artists and fellow guests amid the beauty of the farm.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Rihanna’s look also drew criticism from fur activists, as the yellow garment was made with fox fur.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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The species evolved to adapt, with some growing larger and others smaller than their mainland counterparts, explaining the larger size of the island scrub-jay and the small size of the island fox.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One easy way to serve these cuties is to slice the tenderloins on a large cutting board, set out fresh rolls and homemade condiments, and then let guests build their own sandwiches.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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Born in 1928, the curly-haired cutie was launched into stardom with the release of the Fox studios feature film Stand Up and Cheer!—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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French revolutionaries sought to remake their society, executing tens of thousands of those who stood in their way.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Spain and Italy could be next There are tens of thousands of troops operating elsewhere in Europe beyond Germany—many deployed after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—and these troops in other countries could be the next to leave the region.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
3 May 2026
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“Doll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doll. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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