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Recent Examples of toothy In fact, Rawls flashed a toothy smile before quickly answering. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025 Sharks are known for their toothy and terrifying smiles. Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025 Her daughter finally gave a toothy grin before bounding toward the couch. Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025 The point is: Alien has been a surprisingly flexible franchise across the decades, allowing its stewards to blend genres and explore big ideas while still terrifying audiences with toothy beasties. Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothy
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Adjective
  • Give your slow-cooker the night off because this fan-favorite chili relies on the Instant Pot for a quick and delicious option.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The local food scene has been heating up with dozens of delicious Indian restaurants.
    Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Vandal Palma, takes an international approach to its menu, resulting in creative mixtures like a ceviche in a crisp, edible cone with coconut foam inspired by Thai and Peruvian flavors (€7).
    Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Sustainably grown and non-GMO, this pineapple features a lighter, brighter color and a smaller core, meaning more edible fruit per serving.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Or the décor flourishes of a squillion-dollar yacht that’s tasteful to a fault?
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The mock neck is tasteful and the oversized fit begs to be paired with long skirts or tucked into your favorite mom jeans.
    Nusrat Sultana, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Toothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothy. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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