DOODLE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈdü-dᵊl

Definition of doodle

as in to play

to spend time in aimless activity I plan to spend the entire vacation just doodling

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Recent Examples of doodle

Verb

They were inspired both by the 2023 California Superbloom and memories of doodling flowers while growing up in India. — Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026 Koch bobbed by again, this time with glasses and a Harry Potter lightning bolt doodled on her face. — Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026

Noun

Not only do the records feature scuff marks and price tags, but poems and doodles—as if the blankness was begging to be filled in. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026 The resulting images flooding social media look like crude doodles out of Microsoft Paint in the ‘90s. — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for doodle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doodle

Verb

The bridge — which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario — was named after legendary Canadian hockey player Gordie Howe who played for the Detroit Red Wings, symbolizing the longstanding relationship between the two countries.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Starling Marte moved over to right field and Isaac Collins came in to play left field.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of play

Noun

The pop-up exhibition includes informative panels and interactive kiosks that tap storytelling, illustration, technology and artifacts.

— Staff report, Daily News, 20 July 2026
When Solving One Problem Creates Another The clearest illustration is what has happened with digital accessibility.

— Brian Chidester, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of illustration

Noun

The drawing also marks Powerball's expansion into the United Kingdom, bringing more players into the game and potentially setting the stage for even larger jackpots in the future.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 26 July 2026
That would be the Powerball big prize, which will be up to $633 million for Monday’s drawing.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026

Definition of drawing

Noun

For Yard Act’s 2022 debut, The Overload, the quartet chiseled flamboyant caricatures of British life and portrayed their flawed country with an abrasive, punishing tone.

— Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
Modern aerospace power bears little resemblance to those caricatures.

— David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of caricature

Noun

After nearly seven months of inquires by outside law firm Jenner & Block, who were hired by Michigan to also investigate the culture of the Wolverines athletic department, an outline of findings were finally released on Monday morning.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Now write the outline, capture the mentor’s notes, and set a date to test one section.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

Definition of outline

Noun

Except that’s precisely what awards shows are terrible at — those hammy yuk-yuk sketches, or weepy maudlin moments, that struggle to celebrate the industry by interlacing the show with a theatrical insert.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
The Tonight Show had fun with sound effects this week during a sketch on corruption and greed in the White House.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of sketch

Noun

But the Italian filmmaker will be back in the Lido nonetheless, with Joie de Vivre, his seven-hour documentary portrait of Bernardo Bertolucci.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026
The film paints a portrait of pioneering photojournalist Gerda Taro, the German-Jewish war photographer, anti-fascist and artist whose legacy has long been overshadowed.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026

Definition of portrait

Noun

Not only does the luxe style look more expensive than its actual price, but its loose, relaxed-fitting silhouette is so comfortable for long, hot days of sightseeing.

— Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
The classic Mary Jane silhouette provides a put-together look, while the adjustable buckle strap delivers a secure, customized fit.

— Grace Scollo, InStyle, 26 July 2026

Definition of silhouette

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