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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
Perched in the rafters of one gallery are two large dolls in the style of these figurines.
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Sharon Mizota, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
The dolls were like sketches, and among the pieces born from these miniature looks was a flapper dress inspired by Bal Bullier, the Belle Époque Parisian dance hall that, in 1913, Sonia Delaunay famously depicted in a panorama of moving color.
—Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
The models Banks vied to empower so audaciously became her dolls for makeovers and playing pretend.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 16 Feb. 2026
Pidgeon and her John, the actor Paul Anthony Kelly, dressed respectively in the slip and in the suit, were styled to look like dolls of the real couple.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
The dolls are now available for pre-order on American Girl's website and are expected to ship on Friday, May 1.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Beneath its loving re-creation of ’90s New York, there’s little in the way of larger ideas and, more fatally, actual feeling, its John and Carolyn functioning less as fleshed-out people than dolls for their creators to smash together.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
The toy maker said worldwide gross billings for dolls, infant, toddler and preschool products were down.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Here's what to know as Fat Tuesday approaches When will the Music Career dolls be released?
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Sharon Mizota, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
The dolls were like sketches, and among the pieces born from these miniature looks was a flapper dress inspired by Bal Bullier, the Belle Époque Parisian dance hall that, in 1913, Sonia Delaunay famously depicted in a panorama of moving color.
—Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
The models Banks vied to empower so audaciously became her dolls for makeovers and playing pretend.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 16 Feb. 2026
Pidgeon and her John, the actor Paul Anthony Kelly, dressed respectively in the slip and in the suit, were styled to look like dolls of the real couple.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
The dolls are now available for pre-order on American Girl's website and are expected to ship on Friday, May 1.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Beneath its loving re-creation of ’90s New York, there’s little in the way of larger ideas and, more fatally, actual feeling, its John and Carolyn functioning less as fleshed-out people than dolls for their creators to smash together.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
The toy maker said worldwide gross billings for dolls, infant, toddler and preschool products were down.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Here's what to know as Fat Tuesday approaches When will the Music Career dolls be released?
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dolls
Noun
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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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Most carts, dollies, and internal transport tools are discarded simply because a single part failed or the workflow changed.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Some of those bespoke beauties could soon be yours.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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Co-created and hosted by Tyra Banks, the reality competition in which amateur beauties vied for the titular title and a modeling contract, among other prizes, ran for 24 seasons on three different networks (UPN, The CW, VH1) between 2003 and 2018.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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With this new production comes brand new puppets, unique characters, new music, and newfound joy.—
Erica Olsen,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The animals are portrayed by puppets wielded by Magill and Anastasia Muñoz, who serves as the production’s movement director.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Welcome to a major transition week, R29 babes.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
21 Dec. 2025
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Koumba uses them like a concierge service, commandeering Air Force One to jet-set around the world, waited on all the while by a retinue of babes in leopard print.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Nov. 2025
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It can also be used for spare cookware, glasses, dishes, cleaners, appliances, or more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Any of his dishes can be made vegetarian friendly.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An unusual and lengthy dispute, professor says Underwood is one of tens of thousands of patients left navigating the fallout between the Broward hospitals and Florida Blue, which insures about a third of the state’s population and has a strong presence in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pop The rapper turned pop star Lizzo felt like a lodestar of the twenty-tens Zeitgeist.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Watch for wildlife, too—though many animals hibernate, foxes and bobcats remain active all winter.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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What's more, the European Commission is planning to announce a decision on banning the holding and killing of mink, foxes, raccoon, dogs and chinchilla, and marketing of fur products from those animals, according to its website.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The pint-sized cuties also join big sister Ireland Baldwin, whom Alec shares with ex-wife Kim Basinger.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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These high-rise cuties look office-appropriate but feel more like leggings, thanks to four-way stretch and thermoregulating fabric that dries quickly and helps to wick away sweat throughout the day.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Dolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolls. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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