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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
The brand is using the milestone to update its core dolls, expand its licensing business, and keep the focus on the original four characters that launched the label in 2001.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 18 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
The thing that first struck Sawyer was his giant collection of dolls.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Classic dolls are a natural next step, and stars like Rodrigo and Zardoya have already made the jump.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The best trivia questions are like Russian nesting dolls.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Not the export version—bears, nesting dolls, the Bolshoi—but the Russia of Rilke, Cap d’Antibes, and truffle risotto.
—Andrew Ryvkin, Air Mail, 9 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
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
Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 18 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
The thing that first struck Sawyer was his giant collection of dolls.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Classic dolls are a natural next step, and stars like Rodrigo and Zardoya have already made the jump.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The best trivia questions are like Russian nesting dolls.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Not the export version—bears, nesting dolls, the Bolshoi—but the Russia of Rilke, Cap d’Antibes, and truffle risotto.
—Andrew Ryvkin, Air Mail, 9 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
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
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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This famed Disney family attraction features stunning puppets, visual tableaux, Elton John songs and African music.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 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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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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That li'l fella wasn't doing fox-kind's reputation any good.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Rihanna wore tiger-print Alaïa d’Orsay pumps twice in New York in January, first with denim-on-denim and then with a matching coat, while Angel Reese went bolder that month in blue leopard-print Jennifer Le thigh-high boots with fox-fur trim.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
11 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 20 May. 2026.
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