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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
Classic dolls are a natural next step, and stars like Rodrigo and Zardoya have already made the jump.
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The best trivia questions are like Russian nesting dolls.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Additional offerings include a T-shirt and tote bag by Michael Kors, wooden nesting dolls by Thom Browne, a silk scarf by Tory Burch, Charlotte Chesnais jewelry and Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Her grandmother though is amused and amusing, fierce and surprising, allowed to be acerbic and to talk to her granddaughter about (literally) life and death topics rather than just dolls and baking and memories.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
But this isn’t just your typical human tea party … Alicia brought her dolls.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 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
Their daughter, Rose, traps them in her dolls.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
The selection opens with Taiwanese work Welcome to the Dollhouse about YouTuber Princess Maria who sets out to uncover the secrets of Madame Dolly, a sorceress who can turn lifeless dolls into human beings.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The best trivia questions are like Russian nesting dolls.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Additional offerings include a T-shirt and tote bag by Michael Kors, wooden nesting dolls by Thom Browne, a silk scarf by Tory Burch, Charlotte Chesnais jewelry and Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Her grandmother though is amused and amusing, fierce and surprising, allowed to be acerbic and to talk to her granddaughter about (literally) life and death topics rather than just dolls and baking and memories.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
But this isn’t just your typical human tea party … Alicia brought her dolls.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 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
Their daughter, Rose, traps them in her dolls.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
The selection opens with Taiwanese work Welcome to the Dollhouse about YouTuber Princess Maria who sets out to uncover the secrets of Madame Dolly, a sorceress who can turn lifeless dolls into human beings.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 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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One of the many beauties of being Mexican is the right to be very loud and proud (justifiably so) about our abundant culinary contributions.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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From tropical beauties to drought-tolerant natives, these perennials will keep your garden looking its best all summer long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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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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The musical has been acclaimed for its visual spectacle and its clever use of puppets.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 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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Everyone is eating tostadas and trying dishes off the menu that changes every week, showcasing Giuseppe Lacorazza's market-focused, simple soulful cooking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Food debris was found on clean dishes stored on the dry shelf.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Even though the planets are in reality still tens of millions – or even billions – of miles apart, the events present a special opportunity for astronomers and casual stargazers to see multiple worlds in our solar system at one time.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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California faced tens of billions of dollars in budget deficits several years in a row, forcing painful cuts last year such as a rollback on a promise to provide free healthcare to low-income immigrants without legal status.—
Trân Nguyễn,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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The property is home to more than 100 animals, including zebras, camels, kangaroos, foxes, lemurs, otters and even sloths.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 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
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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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Who knew the little metal cuties were even up for adoption?—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolls. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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