puppy dog

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Recent Examples on the Web He's got a puppy dog look to his face, particularly in that movie. Clark Collis, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2023 If big, doe eyes are your goal, puppy dog eyeliner may be your new favorite application method. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2023 Healthy Breeds Shih Tzu Puppy Dog Multivitamin Tablet As one of the most adorable and beloved breeds out there, the Shih Tzu puppy dog deserves all the care and attention in the world. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 July 2023 How about giving it a shot? Animal Themed Homecoming Proposals No live animals are required for these ideas, but a set of puppy dog eyes certainly does help secure a HoCo date. Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 16 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for puppy dog 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puppy dog
Noun
  • Controversy seems to follow Shohei Ohtani like a hungry puppy.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
  • My latest genius move has been to get the girls a little blonde Shi Tzu puppy.
    Charles Bock, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The Cincinnati pup was named the winner of the 2024 competition on Wednesday, beating out more than 7,000 other dogs from across the globe.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Local news agencies haven't been able to determine whether the dog has an owner or how the pup made its way to the top of the ancient tomb—which is nearly 450 feet tall at its peak.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico named the six wolf dogs after characters created by fantasy author Sarah J. Maas Six wolfdogs are spending their holiday season enjoying a winter wonderland after being kept as pets.
    Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
  • But the Saarloos wolf dog’s German-shephard-like face usually sets it apart.
    Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 7 Dec. 2023
Noun
  • Greenlandic sled dogs can also take travelers to more remote areas for even clearer views of the aurora borealis.
    Catherine Garcia, The Week US, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The crew play-fighting with the sled dogs, kicking a football around the ice, Endurance’s masts collapsing and the ship sinking were all captured in raw clarity.
    Sean Kingsley, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Oct. 2024

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