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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
On retirement from the base, Mark’s grandmother decided to turn her hobby of making porcelain dolls into a second career and relocated to the suburb with her husband and son (Mark’s father) in the late 1970s.
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
The doll will be available Monday for $75.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
According to Mattel, James was closely involved in personalizing the doll’s outfit and accessories.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Barbie set out for their James doll to capture his fashion sense off the court and his height on the court.
—David Betancourt, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
The doll will be available Monday for $75.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
According to Mattel, James was closely involved in personalizing the doll’s outfit and accessories.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Barbie set out for their James doll to capture his fashion sense off the court and his height on the court.
—David Betancourt, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doll
Noun
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The engine covers and other parts are sorted from supplier containers into dollies, which are then placed adjacent to the assembly line so that employees may easily access them.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2025
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His dollies through agrarian acres are not meant to drum up suspense.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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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
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, who is essentially Netanyahu’s puppet, has established a new administrative body in his ministry to promote emigration.—
Amos Harel,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Apr. 2025
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In both films, the director insisted on using real animal fibers for the puppets.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, more and more brands are catering to busty babes with super supportive and stylish bras that lift and flatter without compromising comfort.—
Andrea Jordan,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the immortal words of Chappell Roan, good luck, babe!—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jonathan, who is captivated by her beauty and kindness, joins forces with her magical friends, empowering Snow White to find her voice and the strength and courage to face the Evil Queen.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Plus, the temperature-regulating silk was super breathable, resulting in true beauty sleep.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Later Baby Shark and Pinkfong, the name of a pink fox character, ride on SeaWorld attractions.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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Sightings of Bon Secour’s resident nesting sea turtles, endangered Alabama beach mice, more than 350 species of migratory birds, foxes, armadillos, and more are common.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Born in 1928, the curly-haired cutie was launched into stardom with the release of the Fox studios feature film Stand Up and Cheer!—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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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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On Saturday, tens of thousands of protesters outraged by Trump's leadership since his return to office for a second term on January 20 took to the streets in all 50 states.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Then, the junta had initially rejected international aid, eventually resulting in deaths of over 84,000 with tens of thousands missing.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Doll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doll. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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