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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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Add some bright, festive color to your spread with these naturally-colored beauties.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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These beauties can also function as secret storage solutions thanks to a door bolt that will keep nosy guests away.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2026
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There are scenes in the play where Ramos and Bradford operate a pair of space alien puppets, but to say more would spoil the play’s final twists.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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After Aurangzeb’s death in 1707, succession struggles and a string of weak rulers—some reigning for as little as a few months and often acting as mere puppets for others—quickened the empire’s fragmentation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 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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In my world, the dirty plates should be cleared, but the actual washing of the dishes waits until everyone is finished.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Traditional dishes are on the menu, too, along with homemade tortillas, mezcal-forward cocktails and Sunday brunch offerings, the restaurant’s website says.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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The group, originally signed to RCA Records, released two albums of bustling synth pop and opened for Harry Styles in the late twenty-tens but was cast off in the early days of the pandemic owing to low sales.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Of course, any company spending tens of billions of dollars on AI hardware will need to demonstrate a return.—
Zev Fima,Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Memoiristic explorations of lemmings, foxes, childhood violence, and pregnancy give way to a sequence of love stories dedicated to the northern lights, diving into mythology and spirituality.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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And a thick hedgerow is no deterrent to foxes sneaking in to snatch small lambs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 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 3 May. 2026.
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