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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 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.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Inside, Sophie loves to play with her baby dolls and stuffed animals.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
For a slower start, slide into a table at Cucharita, where bright Lele dolls sway from the ceiling and good luck sheep line up by the cash register.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
For Panaro's home, Bruno’s interior design strategy—which took inspiration from Russian nesting dolls—wasn’t just about optimizing square footage.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
From Hot Wheels to toy dolls, each item is handpicked and carefully listed online by Cameron himself.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
That could spell the end of the line for Sporkey, Rex, Hamm, Bo Peep and the other dolls and action figures that once delighted Bonnie.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Horner, authorities said, was delivering a package of Barbie dolls intended to be Athena's Christmas present.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Well, this week, Liz discovers Alicia’s extensive collection of dolls.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Inside, Sophie loves to play with her baby dolls and stuffed animals.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
For a slower start, slide into a table at Cucharita, where bright Lele dolls sway from the ceiling and good luck sheep line up by the cash register.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
For Panaro's home, Bruno’s interior design strategy—which took inspiration from Russian nesting dolls—wasn’t just about optimizing square footage.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
From Hot Wheels to toy dolls, each item is handpicked and carefully listed online by Cameron himself.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
That could spell the end of the line for Sporkey, Rex, Hamm, Bo Peep and the other dolls and action figures that once delighted Bonnie.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Horner, authorities said, was delivering a package of Barbie dolls intended to be Athena's Christmas present.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Well, this week, Liz discovers Alicia’s extensive collection of dolls.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 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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Hollywood was full of beauties.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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These tropical beauties are grown for their oversized foliage ranging from lime green to almost black.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 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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The Meals with Meaning supper club is putting on a seven-course dinner on June 7 exclusively featuring Duong DeVille beef dishes.—
Ella Gonzales
May 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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In the kitchen, chef Andrew Copley draws on a résumé spanning London to Hawaii, with dishes like chicken and lemongrass potstickers and crispy branzino with wasabi.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Prospect owed tens of millions of dollars in local property taxes and more than $120 million to the state for unpaid provider taxes.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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It’s estimated that tens of thousands of people were killed by the country’s government.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 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
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“Dolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolls. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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