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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
Horner, authorities said, was delivering a package of Barbie dolls intended to be Athena's Christmas present.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The case brought a flood of visitors to the Louvre to see the space where the Mona Lisa had hung; postcards of her were printed, and Mona Lisa dolls were made and marketed.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Well, this week, Liz discovers Alicia’s extensive collection of dolls.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Lunch boxes, board games, dolls, lipstick, blankets, pillows, pinball machines.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The two singers recalled their own girlhoods, bonding over growing up as tomboys during a time when it was stigmatized to prefer sports over dolls.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
While the global economy has conspired for decades to bring down the cost of dolls and footballs, the biggest expenses of raising kids—childcare, summer camp, music lessons, babysitting, college tuition, health care—all suffer from Baumol’s cost disease.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Over the next few years, Mottier added to her collection while in high school, quickly realizing how much joy the dolls brought her.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The merch table was selling posters from the 2024 Barbie concert tour for $20, and the cheapest Barbie dolls being sold for $25 were gone after just a few hours.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The case brought a flood of visitors to the Louvre to see the space where the Mona Lisa had hung; postcards of her were printed, and Mona Lisa dolls were made and marketed.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Well, this week, Liz discovers Alicia’s extensive collection of dolls.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Lunch boxes, board games, dolls, lipstick, blankets, pillows, pinball machines.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The two singers recalled their own girlhoods, bonding over growing up as tomboys during a time when it was stigmatized to prefer sports over dolls.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
While the global economy has conspired for decades to bring down the cost of dolls and footballs, the biggest expenses of raising kids—childcare, summer camp, music lessons, babysitting, college tuition, health care—all suffer from Baumol’s cost disease.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Over the next few years, Mottier added to her collection while in high school, quickly realizing how much joy the dolls brought her.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The merch table was selling posters from the 2024 Barbie concert tour for $20, and the cheapest Barbie dolls being sold for $25 were gone after just a few hours.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dolls
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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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With more than ninety works, the galleries are thronged with beauties, many of whom refuse to be pinned down to a gender.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ground turkey makes these domed little beauties a healthy weeknight supper.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
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After Aurangzeb’s death in 1707, succession struggles and a string of weak rulers—some reigning for as little as a few months and often acting as mere puppets for others—quickened the empire’s fragmentation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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Bring your babies and toddlers for play dates with singing, movement, puppets, crafts, snacks and a special Havdalah ceremony, which marks the beginning of a new week.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 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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Why Lemon Is Perfect for Spring With their vibrant yellow color and bright, acidic taste, lemons are a refreshing way to transition your cooking from savory winter dishes to lighter spring meals.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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Employees reportedly washed dishes, equipment and other food contact surfaces without using any sanitizer.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Over the last decade, poison control centers around the country have received tens of thousands of calls from consumers of kratom products reporting adverse and life-threatening health effects, with researchers saying reports in 2025 reached a new level.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, for example, could generate tens of billions in savings annually.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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These are specialized cartridges intended for shooting small, non-game animals that are essentially pests, including prairie dogs, ground squirrels, coyotes, foxes and rabbits, that are either a threat to agriculture or wildlife management, or are potentially dangerous.—
David Szondy
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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Typically, foxes are not a serious issue for homeowners.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Who knew the little metal cuties were even up for adoption?—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Half cookie, half candy, these coconut cuties are sweet, chewy, and easy to make.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolls. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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