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as in dollies
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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as in beauties
a physically attractive person
her new boyfriend is a real doll
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Recent Examples of dolls
Admission is free with an unwrapped gift for a child up to age 17, especially sports equipment and dolls.
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Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
Watch on Deadline Introduced in 1986 by Rowland, who was formerly a schoolteacher, the American Girl line originally featured 18-inch historical dolls with authentic period outfits, accessories and a series of books.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
The packaging included those holding Elphaba and Glinda dolls.
—Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Among Mattel Creations' other Monster High releases is a trio of dolls including two versions of Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) and one of Enid Sinclair (Emma Meyers) from Netflix’s blockbuster series Wednesday.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Mattel moved to pull the dolls from online retailers and stores including Target, one of Universal’s retail partners on the movie.
—Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target are overflowing with discounts on must-have gifts of the season, including board games, dolls, educational toys, and Legos.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Visitors can take in the decor, including — for the first time — miniature Christmas decorations that have been added to a 100-year-old dolls’ house that used to belong to Queen Mary.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
The three-story château includes a lobby, bedrooms, breakfast room, attic, and more for your mini dolls to check in and enjoy their stay.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
Watch on Deadline Introduced in 1986 by Rowland, who was formerly a schoolteacher, the American Girl line originally featured 18-inch historical dolls with authentic period outfits, accessories and a series of books.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
The packaging included those holding Elphaba and Glinda dolls.
—Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Among Mattel Creations' other Monster High releases is a trio of dolls including two versions of Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) and one of Enid Sinclair (Emma Meyers) from Netflix’s blockbuster series Wednesday.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Mattel moved to pull the dolls from online retailers and stores including Target, one of Universal’s retail partners on the movie.
—Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target are overflowing with discounts on must-have gifts of the season, including board games, dolls, educational toys, and Legos.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Visitors can take in the decor, including — for the first time — miniature Christmas decorations that have been added to a 100-year-old dolls’ house that used to belong to Queen Mary.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
The three-story château includes a lobby, bedrooms, breakfast room, attic, and more for your mini dolls to check in and enjoy their stay.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dolls
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Lifestride Mary Jane Flats As a fan of Mary Jane flats, these brown beauties are a steal at 57 percent off.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Here's how to make these sophisticated beauties.Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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Well, Rudy Mancuso’s innovative debut has three of the best scenes of the year (and puppets — can’t forget the puppets).Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Henson constructs an adorable miniature world for this special using a clever mix of puppets, marionettes, and animatronics, punctuated by soulful tunes by songwriter Paul Williams.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Some have compared the idea of doctors setting their own payscale to the proverbial fox guarding the henhouse.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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The fossil fuel foxes are guarding the climate henhouse, both in the United States and internationally.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The new film also relies heavily on the mythological imagery of angry goddesses - in this case ‘Gangamma Thalli’, the Hindu goddess believed to be the sister of Venkateshwara Balaji, mother of Lord Parashuram, and the protector of the region.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Families can hear all about classic ancient Greek myths which are filled with adventures of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes.Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Dolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolls. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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