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as in dolly
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
The Earth is an unfathomably complex place, a nesting doll of systems within systems.
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
Many other fellow parents shared similar stories where their toddler had mistreated their beloved dolls.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Annabelle Year: 2014 Runtime: 1h 38m Director: John R. Leonetti
The universe of The Conjuring got its first spin-off in this unpacking of the tale of Annabelle, a doll being held in the haunted objects chamber of Ed and Lorraine Warren in those films.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
The finished product was an exact replica of the early 2000s Mrs. Claus-like doll ensemble.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
Many other fellow parents shared similar stories where their toddler had mistreated their beloved dolls.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Annabelle Year: 2014 Runtime: 1h 38m Director: John R. Leonetti
The universe of The Conjuring got its first spin-off in this unpacking of the tale of Annabelle, a doll being held in the haunted objects chamber of Ed and Lorraine Warren in those films.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
The finished product was an exact replica of the early 2000s Mrs. Claus-like doll ensemble.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doll
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For the home invasion sequence, Daniels rarely laid dolly track, instead placing the dolly directly on the floor to give it some bumps.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2025
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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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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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Now in its seventh iteration, the 2025 festival presents puppet artists and companies from across the U.S. and 13 other countries — including, for the first time, China, India and Scotland — at dozens of local venues starting later this week.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Kevin Michael Wesson makes Leonardo a particularly endearing puppet.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
12 Jan. 2025
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Naturepedic Wake up, babe, the Naturepedic 20% off sale just kicked off.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
1 Dec. 2024
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But the culinary star was the authentic Jamaican food that tasted like somebody’s grandma made it, especially the oxtails that were as good as my Jamaican husband’s — sorry, babe.—
Sheryl Nance-Nash,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Dec. 2024
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And the only reason this film doesn't rank one spot higher is because the true depth and beauty of this story can only be fully appreciated after watching Before Sunrise.—
Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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Bayshore Veterinary Hospital confirmed the fox was receiving treatment at the facility in a Jan. 22 post on Facebook.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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The foxes are a legacy of the 2006 war between Lebanon's Hezbollah militia and Israel, when the animals moved down to the coast to escape fighting in the hills.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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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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Malibu resident Jessica Davis is part of an army of volunteers determined to help the tens of thousands of animals displaced by the deadly, destructive blazes Comments Ever since the Palisades Fire tore through her Malibu community on Jan. 7, Jessica Davis’s cellphone has been ringing nonstop.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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An airborne alien virus, designed to rewrite DNA, had been released over New York City in 1946 and spread globally, infecting tens of thousands worldwide.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
WIRED,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Doll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doll. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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