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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boyish
Adjective
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There’s still a girlish quality to Mishi’s look thanks to the short shorts, which also accentuate the legs that will determine her greatness.—
Oliver Sava,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025 -
As if the florals weren’t girlish enough, Kidman—styled by Jason Bolden—cinched her waist with a black satin bow belt.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The top is tufted, and the slightly pleated skirt gives it just enough charm without treading into childish territory.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
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Tuesday, Perez snapped back, accusing the governor of childish behavior.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Advertising was bombastic, aggressive, loud and macho.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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These antics only cemented his power as an intimidating, macho figure and added to the shock value of the show.—
Kyndall Cunningham,
Vox,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Lavin said Lukas loved to fish, so there will be a fishing dock in his honor, Genevieve was a girly girl and the boss of her brothers, Ben was artsy, and Archer was athletic.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
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Simone Rocha has been making walkable city-friendly, concert-friendly girly footwear fashionable for a minute now, and the world is finally ready.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Boyish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boyish. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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