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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
While Pop Mart is most shoppers’ go-to for copping these doll toys, the latest and greatest in the Labubu universe is that Walmart now sells them, thanks to its partnership with online marketplace and clothing reseller StockX.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
On set, Sir John used Make Up For Ever’s Artist Color Pencils to softly line and define eyes, before using individual lashes on the bottom for a doll-like effect.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
This summer, Consani did a cover story with Them responding to questions from dolls such as Sasha Colby, Connie Fleming, and Laverne Cox.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
The society added that its founders, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, were called in and determined that the doll was possessed.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
On set, Sir John used Make Up For Ever’s Artist Color Pencils to softly line and define eyes, before using individual lashes on the bottom for a doll-like effect.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
This summer, Consani did a cover story with Them responding to questions from dolls such as Sasha Colby, Connie Fleming, and Laverne Cox.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
The society added that its founders, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, were called in and determined that the doll was possessed.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doll
Noun
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The vehicle barriers resemble massive metal dollies that can be rolled to different locations.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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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
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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In one of our conversations, Apatow brought up the episode in which one of the geeks of Freaks and Geeks, Neal Schweiber (played by Samm Levine), confronts his philandering father by telling hostile jokes about him through a ventriloquist puppet.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Presented in a circular theater, it combined puppets, screens and an acrobatic performer hanging from above, its innovative format is even more advanced than the one used in the new Little Mermaid show at Disney World in Orlando.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This version of Frankenstein’s monster enters the world as a frightened newborn babe, scared and curious and desperate for human affection.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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Her authenticity and beauty content attracted millions of followers and high-profile brand partnerships.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a beauty world full of seemingly endless options, RoC’s Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging Night Serum is tested, loved by many, and won’t cost you a pretty penny.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By the 1920s and '30s, fox skins draped around the shoulders or fashioned into capes were especially beloved.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The playful creatures are prey to foxes, jaguars, and even at times humans, but tend to eat insects, plants, roots and smaller vertebrates, the zoo said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
9 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
Noun
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Fans at home got an eyeful as muscleman Mike Munz, vocal duo Crash Adams, acrobatic pair The TT Boys, dance act The Funkateers Dancers, singing ensemble The Birmingham Youth Fellowship Choir, and others got down to business.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 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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“Doll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doll. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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