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a small figure often of a human being used especially as a child's plaything
there was a row of dolls along the shelf in the bedroom
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Recent Examples of doll
Last year’s Stanley x Barbie collection — released in honor of the doll’s 65th anniversary — was also girly, blingy, and (yes) pink-powered to the max.
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
Additionally, Barbie has tapped actresses and real-life besties Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple to receive their own dolls, who model miniature red carpet-worthy gowns.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
Mattel released eight new one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls for International Women's Day, honoring female friendship.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
In 1991, Lasseter wrote a treatment for a feature film about Tinny and a cowboy doll finding their way home.
—Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
Additionally, Barbie has tapped actresses and real-life besties Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple to receive their own dolls, who model miniature red carpet-worthy gowns.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
Mattel released eight new one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls for International Women's Day, honoring female friendship.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
In 1991, Lasseter wrote a treatment for a feature film about Tinny and a cowboy doll finding their way home.
—Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doll
Noun
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The actor started out walking, then stepped onto a board that had been attached to a dolly, which was on a track, kept going forward, and then lifted him up.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
24 Dec. 2024
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His dollies through agrarian acres are not meant to drum up suspense.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But don’t despair, my scarred and scarring lovelies.—
Matt Thompson,
Spin,
10 Sep. 2023
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Serve these layered lovelies in old-fashioned glasses to make the treat extra special.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2023
Noun
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Because the puppet is turning back into a real boy.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Madrid Carnival Parade features a mix of street theater, circus acts, giant puppets and fantastic creatures.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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By Samantha Riedel March 7, 2025 Wake up, babes, The Wiggles are flagging!—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
7 Mar. 2025
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Among the roster of holidaymakers is Rick, a greasy misanthrope played by Walton Goggins, and his significantly younger girlfriend, Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), a fun, flirty babe whose perpetual good mood is at complete odds with her partner.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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We can all be seduced by the prospect of eternal life and beauty.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Someone who more strongly valued family and beauty might have prioritized keeping the dress because of the aesthetics and its link to a family event.—
Mary E. Dozier,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gray foxes are said to reside here along with reptiles like the smooth green snake and eastern milk snake, as well as numerous birds, including the Virginian rail, Henslow’s sparrow, bobolink and eastern meadowlark.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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Follow these tips from Pierce and Owen to keep foxes at a safe distance: Be aware that foxes are part of the landscape.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There’s no need to fuss over houseplants in the winter with this cutie in the mix.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Big Smile Even the cutie Chi has to convince her mom that there's no bad time to snack on a candy cane.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Earlier in the day, a federal judge in San Francisco also ordered the Trump administration to rehire thousands, if not tens of thousands, of probationary workers let go in mass firings and blasted its tactics.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Clips from this week's performance by left-wing commentator Sam Seder racked up tens of millions of views — hard currency in the war for online attention that's dominated by MAGA influencers.—
Zachary Basu,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Doll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doll. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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