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as in dollies
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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as in beauties
a physically attractive person
her new boyfriend is a real doll
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Recent Examples of dolls
Various dolls populate the boxes, which occupy a trio of plinths arranged in a straight line.
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Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Tokyo has museums dedicated to kites, tattoos, love dolls, printing technology, luggage, children’s games, and more.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Someone left dolls meant to resemble Lew Wasserman and the studio’s spokesperson Sally Van Slyke, crucified and with knives sticking out of them, at Universal’s headquarters.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Builders ages 5 years and older can throw their own pool party with this Lego Friends set, featuring unicorn and flamingo floaties, a DJ booth, lounge chair, and mini dolls of Leo, Liann, and Churro the cat.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
But when it got shortened to Izzy and the plush dolls started coming out, everyone became a little more endearing to this representative of the 1996 Olympics.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Hekmat said Bratz connected early because the dolls did not try to fit a perfect mold, and that remains part of the appeal today.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The thing that first struck Sawyer was his giant collection of dolls.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 May 2026
The best trivia questions are like Russian nesting dolls.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Tokyo has museums dedicated to kites, tattoos, love dolls, printing technology, luggage, children’s games, and more.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Someone left dolls meant to resemble Lew Wasserman and the studio’s spokesperson Sally Van Slyke, crucified and with knives sticking out of them, at Universal’s headquarters.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Builders ages 5 years and older can throw their own pool party with this Lego Friends set, featuring unicorn and flamingo floaties, a DJ booth, lounge chair, and mini dolls of Leo, Liann, and Churro the cat.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
But when it got shortened to Izzy and the plush dolls started coming out, everyone became a little more endearing to this representative of the 1996 Olympics.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Hekmat said Bratz connected early because the dolls did not try to fit a perfect mold, and that remains part of the appeal today.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The thing that first struck Sawyer was his giant collection of dolls.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 May 2026
The best trivia questions are like Russian nesting dolls.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dolls
Noun
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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
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Each band’s gear had been set up on dollies and risers, secured under forty-foot-long tents.—
Alex Abramovich,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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From cat-eye beauties to throwback, oversized statement makers, these glasses will take you from parade float to bar crawl in style (while elevating your ensembles year-round).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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There’s no doubt that Monroe was and continues to be one of the most influential beauties in our culture.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 June 2026
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During the storm The storm has arrived, the power is out and your kids are making shadow puppets with the flashlight.—
Michelle Marchante
Updated May 27,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world’s most beloved children’s characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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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
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Sit inside or outside and enjoy delectable dishes, from Puerto Rican–style crab fritters to a swankier rendition of Mofongo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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For Christina Conrad, a local private chef of Vietnamese decent, attended and served Vietnamese dishes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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There is no version of this where producers absorb tens of billions of dollars in new liability and don’t pass it on.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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How many more tens of millions will be spent as opponents try to discredit him and try to get their guy on top?—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Animals commonly associated with rabies include skunks, foxes, coyotes and raccoons.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Writing in the Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics, the researchers found that existing animal models of human psychiatric disease are not valid, something a crazy fox could have told them.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The brand’s newest lineup for summer is full of classic cuties with a coastal twist, including Puddlesea Bunny and Bartholomew Bear in a sweet seafarer ensemble, plus fresh fuzzy friends like Fancy Carp, Pinchsnap Crab, and Keli Pelican.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Dolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolls. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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