doggish

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Recent Examples of doggish Domino seems sad and wise, Andrew sweet and puppy-doggish. Thomas Page, CNN, 29 Jan. 2022 And then, there were times when his snarl and growl came out, his doggish bite was evident. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doggish
Adjective
  • And Berkeley Humane, a nonprofit animal shelter, has held a doggy Pride parade since 2022, aiming to boost adoptions and raise funds for the shelter.
    Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The heartwarming moment a dog wasn't sure about joining in with playtime has melted hearts online, after a woman shared footage from a doggy daycare center.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.
    Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Amid the classic, flashy film and television premieres this week at SXSW, the festival also offered a forum for burgeoning creators to showcase their work in the Independent TV Pilot Program.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • An elaborate ideology confers legitimacy upon the Kim family: according to the country’s founding myth, Kim Il Sung led a gallant band of guerilla fighters in the bitter winds of Manchuria to defeat the Japanese, liberate the Korean people, and establish the North Korean state.
    JENNIFER LIND, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2010
  • In stereotypical movies, the gallant hero saves the damsel through daring, dramatic action.
    Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Instead of gracing the marble floors of a museum dedicated to showcasing the world’s finest art, this masterpiece, with its unique, and graceful, exterior, sits on a one acre lot in Atlanta, Georgia.
    TJ Macias, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Complete it with a veiled headband or pillbox hat for a whimsical, but still graceful accent.
    Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Medium-bodied, there is very good acidity, impressive freshness, and an elegant finish with good persistence.
    Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • While her capsule collection definitely leans more elegant and feminine like her Wicked-era aesthetic, this new campaign gives off a more playful and flirty vibe.
    Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • His being handsome, funny and not known for comedy was a real asset.
    Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Keep them shiny and spot-free with common household ingredients already in your cupboard, for a handsome set that will last for years.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Tucked among the winding roads and resplendent trees of this tony enclave is a property that feels like pulling into a majestic boutique hotel.
    Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
  • There's a coquina quarry where laborers mined stones to build the majestic Castillo de San Marcos and other historic structures downtown.
    Kara Franker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The sophisticated bouquet features a monochrome rose and carnation mix that any mom would be thrilled to receive.
    Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The cooler tones within this taupe shade are sophisticated and elegant when paired with veiny marble details.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Doggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggish. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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