as in dolls
a physically attractive person
promised me that she would fix me up with a ten
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Recent Examples of tens
The forms also show Steyer, a billionaire financier turned Democratic megadonor and environmentalist, has invested tens of millions in private equity funds despite railing against the industry on the campaign trail.
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Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
There is no sign outside for the companies that, on paper, received tens of millions of dollars tied to one of the largest corruption investigations in global soccer.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The threatened escalation risks a humanitarian crisis for tens of millions of people in the region, potentially restricting their access to basic essentials such as electricity, food, water and health care, some analysts told ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Previous Chicago No Kings protests have drawn tens of thousands of people to the Loop and Daley Plaza.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The robots are only a few tens of micrometres long, much smaller than the width of a human hair.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
By the late twenty-tens, the town had become a major destination.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
That terrible war dims in the national memory, but to be Gen X is to be born into the cultural tumult of the Vietnam War, a deeply unpopular and brutal conflict fought by tens of thousands of young men forced into service.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
Today, his art regularly sells for many tens of millions of dollars.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
There is no sign outside for the companies that, on paper, received tens of millions of dollars tied to one of the largest corruption investigations in global soccer.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The threatened escalation risks a humanitarian crisis for tens of millions of people in the region, potentially restricting their access to basic essentials such as electricity, food, water and health care, some analysts told ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Previous Chicago No Kings protests have drawn tens of thousands of people to the Loop and Daley Plaza.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The robots are only a few tens of micrometres long, much smaller than the width of a human hair.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
By the late twenty-tens, the town had become a major destination.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
That terrible war dims in the national memory, but to be Gen X is to be born into the cultural tumult of the Vietnam War, a deeply unpopular and brutal conflict fought by tens of thousands of young men forced into service.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
Today, his art regularly sells for many tens of millions of dollars.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tens
Noun
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The merch table was selling posters from the 2024 Barbie concert tour for $20, and the cheapest Barbie dolls being sold for $25 were gone after just a few hours.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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This mystery dumpling craze parallels that of plushy Labubu dolls, which became a worldwide sensation last year after Lisa, a performer in K-pop group Blackpink, was spotted sporting the toy.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Its first part centers on the beauties of Joseon and includes a key work by Shin Yun-bok depicting scenes of everyday life.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 Mar. 2026
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These low-maintenance beauties flower spring, summer, and fall on compact plants that require no pruning or deadheading.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Innovative Mediterranean dishes are creations of Chef Tammasak, one of Thailand’s most renowned chefs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Amid all the excitement, Jin, Jimin, and V stop by Vogue’s kitchen to cook up a delicious dinner for Now Serving, a video series in which celebrities make their favorite dishes.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The more renowned the art, the greater the number of clueless lookers, joyless collectors, donors in search of tax breaks, and steroidal museums.—
Jackson Arn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Welcome to a major transition week, R29 babes.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
21 Dec. 2025
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Koumba uses them like a concierge service, commandeering Air Force One to jet-set around the world, waited on all the while by a retinue of babes in leopard print.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Nov. 2025
Noun
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He’s scolded by fox and hawk for being out in the rain, but Bear shares his berries with Marvin, who gets a ride home on the back of Deer.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The fox has been a representation of Rachel’s journey for the whole season.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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