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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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White House coup plots, Jennifer Tilly playing herself possessed by the spirit of the demon doll Tiffany, and Chucky grappling with his own morality couldn't save this tenacious little series.
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 6 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
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
The mistake appeared on the singing dolls based on Wicked's main characters Elphaba and Glinda, played by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the film.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 6 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
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
The mistake appeared on the singing dolls based on Wicked's main characters Elphaba and Glinda, played by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the film.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doll
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Project Sidewalk– Use your mobile device to report the condition of city sidewalks to improve navigation for anyone using wheeled transport, especially wheelchairs, but also grocery carts, baby carriages, delivery dollies and wheeled luggage.Bob Hirshon, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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This cake type was the sort fed to train and trench weary doughboys by Great War doughnut lassies (or doughnut dollies, depending) and flour, baking powder, sugar, and lard were all in good supply for the duration.Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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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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However, the return of Feathers, the little clay puppet with silicone feet and glass pins for eyes, was an afterthought to provide a more sinister force.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 16 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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That is molly water, babes, and your night is about to change!Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Naturepedic Wake up, babe, the Naturepedic 20% off sale is happening.Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Following the holiday season, the beauty and flaws of relationships and connections are magnified, encouraging everyone to reflect.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Understanding Platonic Love The interaction between Izzy and her roommate highlights the beauty of platonic love—a deep, non-romantic affection between individuals.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 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 cast nails their roles, but the true scene-stealer is Jeronicus’ finest achievement: the little robot Buddy 3000, a wide-eyed cutie who can walk, talk, fly, and get into trouble.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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There’s a little bit of a bounce to it that pushes against the TTC, a touch too cutie.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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Another 192 flights were canceled sparking travel misery for the tens of thousands heading home today after the Christmas holidays.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Most at risk is South Africa’s duty-free exports to the U.S. of items such as cars and citrus fruit under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) — and with it the potential loss of tens of thousands of African jobs.Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Doll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doll. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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