ten

noun

ˈten How to pronounce ten (audio)
Definition of tennext
as in doll
a physically attractive person promised me that she would fix me up with a ten

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Recent Examples of ten In tens of thousands of instances, the main EFTA number will advance by one but the other Bates numbers advance by two or more. — Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Of the tens of thousands of species that inhabit the region’s lush and astonishingly biodiverse forests today, a handful dominate Asheville’s vibrant foraging and culinary scene. — Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026 Directly marketing toward younger and younger clientele, fertility clinics compel women to shell out tens of thousands of dollars to proactively preserve their fertility. — Pooja Yerramilli, STAT, 28 Oct. 2026 However, this would also put teams and drivers in a bind, since their sponsors spend tens of millions of dollars on that exposure. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ten
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ten
  1. doll
  2. lovely
  3. beauty
  4. babe
  5. fox
  6. eyeful
  7. dish
Noun
  • Robots, Barbie dolls, Supermans, T-rexes and princesses began to form in a circular line around the perimeter of the gym.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
  • After their investigation the Warrens concluded that the doll was being controlled by a demon.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of doll
Noun
  • Simon Adingra opened the scoring for Sunderland here, after a lovely through ball from their best player this season, Granit Xhaka.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 25 May 2026
  • But the 27-year-old Alabama man didn’t see through on that promise and ended up staying in Fiji and hooking up with other lovelies.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Definition of lovely
Noun
  • The model for the painting (disputed by some historians) was allegedly Simonetta Vespucci (née Cattaneo), a renowned beauty in Florentine high society whom Botticelli greatly admired.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The company additionally toyed with the beauty category via collaborations, the latest of which launched with K-beauty brand Amuse earlier this year.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of beauty
Noun
  • Miranda Kerr The Aussie babe wore a more classic look with yellow and colorless diamonds, citrines, and aquamarines, which was then draped in strands of pearls and finished with a pearl tassel.
    — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2026
  • That’s a lot, coming from the babe who invented the beloved Capri Sour.
    — Amanda Lee Koe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of babe
Noun
  • Play as an ordinary fox who meets a spirit guardian and ends up on the adventure of a lifetime.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • For example, a cynical fox character follows Hawke in the snow; little mice steal Sink’s Prada shoes; a snow lynx goes after Haoyu’s Prada bag while rabbits and bats play with Ford’s leather accessories.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of fox
Noun
  • Sensoria also offers helicopter rides for aerial eyefuls of this breathtaking landscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Wrestler Roddy Piper went off the mat for his first major acting gig as a Los Angeles guy who picks up those shades and gets eyefuls of aliens amongst him — all of whom hold the real power in our corrupt world.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Definition of eyeful
Noun
  • The traditional Christmas Eve supper, known as Wigilia, begins when the first star appears in the sky, with families gathering around the Christmas table for a feast that traditionally includes 12 meatless dishes.
    — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Return the dish to the oven and broil until golden brown on top, about 2 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of dish

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“Ten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ten. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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