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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 deals range from headbands and plush dolls for $3 apiece to hats and souvenir sipper cups for $5 each.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Labubu dolls, of course, are imported from China, and South Park found a way to tie that craze into doll sacrifices to summon Satan (and Trump by proxy).
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This summer, Consani did a cover story with Them responding to questions from dolls such as Sasha Colby, Connie Fleming, and Laverne Cox.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
Yet the dolls and their fakes continue to be sold in large quantities both domestically and overseas.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Hundreds of others had everything from tacos, micheladas and fresh fruit for sale to the trendy Labubu dolls.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
The White Lotus star notably popularized Labubu dolls as bag charms in April 2024.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Aside from looking creepy, sort of a given with all porcelain dolls of a certain age, Annabelle doesn’t do much of anything, and yet that hasn’t stopped her from headlining her own spinoff series and getting mentioned in the same breath as far more dynamic pint-size killers like Chucky and M3gan.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Over time, exposure to the elements has left the dolls dirty and worn, with peeling paint on their faces, tattered clothing, missing eyes, and no hair, creating a chilling and eerie atmosphere.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Labubu dolls, of course, are imported from China, and South Park found a way to tie that craze into doll sacrifices to summon Satan (and Trump by proxy).
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This summer, Consani did a cover story with Them responding to questions from dolls such as Sasha Colby, Connie Fleming, and Laverne Cox.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
Yet the dolls and their fakes continue to be sold in large quantities both domestically and overseas.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Hundreds of others had everything from tacos, micheladas and fresh fruit for sale to the trendy Labubu dolls.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
The White Lotus star notably popularized Labubu dolls as bag charms in April 2024.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Aside from looking creepy, sort of a given with all porcelain dolls of a certain age, Annabelle doesn’t do much of anything, and yet that hasn’t stopped her from headlining her own spinoff series and getting mentioned in the same breath as far more dynamic pint-size killers like Chucky and M3gan.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Over time, exposure to the elements has left the dolls dirty and worn, with peeling paint on their faces, tattered clothing, missing eyes, and no hair, creating a chilling and eerie atmosphere.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dolls
Noun
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These beauties are smaller, with the foliage growing about 12 inches tall and the flowers extending above.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Like a lot of aging Hollywood beauties, La Quinta looks better than ever — and that’s saying something, because this place has always been a true jewel of the desert.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the Make Art Zone, Semmerling will lead an activity for kids to make their own bird puppets with a moveable beak free of charge.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Presented in a circular theater, it combined puppets, screens and an acrobatic performer hanging from above, its innovative format is even more advanced than the one used in the new Little Mermaid show at Disney World in Orlando.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Misplace your phone, and good luck getting those dishes done in time for that party.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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One of my kids once presented a bar graph showing that Taco Tuesday produces 40% more dirty dishes than any other night.—
Dr. Sue Varma,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By the 1920s and '30s, fox skins draped around the shoulders or fashioned into capes were especially beloved.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The playful creatures are prey to foxes, jaguars, and even at times humans, but tend to eat insects, plants, roots and smaller vertebrates, the zoo said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By the 1920s and '30s, fox skins draped around the shoulders or fashioned into capes were especially beloved.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The playful creatures are prey to foxes, jaguars, and even at times humans, but tend to eat insects, plants, roots and smaller vertebrates, the zoo said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a result, the state contends, its colleges lose out on tens of millions of dollars because of discriminatory requirements.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Even though the planets are in reality still tens of millions 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 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The two hotties are basically neighbors, give or take three hours in traffic.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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The switch from an off-guard island full of hotties to an inbox full of DMs must be the most disorienting experience for a Love Island USA cast member.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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It's sometimes used as an honor in Hindu culture and is another name for the goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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This is a 1,000 year old tradition where two maidens are chosen to be slaughtered as repentance to one of their goddesses.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Dolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolls. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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