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Recent Examples of roly-poly Every few weeks a letter or phone call requesting a conference with Zilpha and Jaron came from Mr. Darwin, the school resource manager, a roly-poly man with a lovely voice. Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025 But like a roly-poly, the gömböc is round in places. Elise Cutts, Wired News, 10 Aug. 2025 Regardless of what they’re called, most people know exactly what an armadillo looks like, with its roly-poly armored form and weird shuffling walk. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 July 2025 Imagine instead your mother’s delight in you as a baby, in all your sweet-smelling, roly-poly nudeness. James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025 People were bamboozled by the roly-poly big-eyed cuteness — such clips have drawn in millions of viewers. Brian Munoz, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025 Imagine a pale roly-poly the size of a muskrat wandering the seafloor. Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 The same whimsy that makes roly-poly Santa cookies special is what makes the now-classic Santa mug trend a must-try this holiday season. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roly-poly
Adjective
  • At the top of that list is a hyaluronic acid serum that traps moisture and leaves my skin noticeably plump and dewy.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Fall is the prime time for planting garlic to grow your own large, plump cloves.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • And when eaten in moderation, its fat content can contribute to satiety, helping meals feel more filling.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Step one is to reduce body fat, especially belly fat.
    Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Butterhead Butterhead lettuce has a small head with round leaves.
    Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Round Dining Tables For apartment dwellers looking to make the most of their space, round tables have a light, airy feel that helps maximize smaller areas.
    Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Roly-poly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roly-poly. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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