doll

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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 All of our materials need to reflect our cultures, from the dolls in the classroom to our materials. Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025 The company also totes the American Girl dolls in its portfolio. Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2025 According to Mattel, the team worked closely with James to personalize the doll's outfit. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025 The immaculate house is beautifully decorated with family photos, and African paintings, sculptures, and dolls. Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doll
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Noun
  • 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
  • The engine covers and other parts are sorted from supplier containers into dollies, which are then placed adjacent to the assembly line so that employees may easily access them.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • But don’t despair, my scarred and scarring lovelies.
    Matt Thompson, Spin, 10 Sep. 2023
Noun
  • Arresting their puppets and paid foot-soldiers won't stop the violence.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • There was this whole dream sequence with Kate and a ping pong show and the girls doing their puppet dance from childhood where Jaclyn’s the face and Laurie’s the arms.
    Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Out of the amusement of babes comes a perfect alternative to the current tariffs panic.
    Armond White, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Fortunately, more and more brands are catering to busty babes with super supportive and stylish bras that lift and flatter without compromising comfort.
    Andrea Jordan, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Lisa Wore Literal Claws for Nails During Her Coachella Performance Hailey Bieber's New Nail Color Is Totally Unexpected Now, watch Rachel Zegler get ready: Follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025
  • In addition to Eucerin's Radiant Tone Collection, Hale's top beauty tips are nothing if not practical.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The island is home to over 260 bird species, as well as other animals like alligators and foxes.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The foxes, however, eat the hares and thus limit their population.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • He’s repeatedly described as the worst of humanity yet consistently treated like a cartoon cutie pie.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Gerbera daisy The decorative plant isn’t just a flowering cutie but a powerful eliminator of contaminants.
    Rebecca Torres, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The tournament’s economic impact is projected to be in the tens of millions and according to Wilson, it is also expected to generate $2.5 million of charitable impact with several different entities and nonprofits benefiting, including First Tee of Greater Philadelphia.
    Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • Fierce winds brought down trees and power lines, leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power by the afternoon.
    Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025

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“Doll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doll. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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