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MacFarlane will continue to provide the voice of Ted — a teddy bear brought to life by a boy’s wish, now grown up and bearing the hallmarks of a boorish Seth MacFarlane character.—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025 Then came another wait to dump their loads — an untold number of incinerated living room sets, teddy bears, running shoes and other detritus, spilling into a final resting place.—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025 Gomez opted for her signature almond shape to lean into the soft vibes, while her fuzzy teddy bear coat and shiny gold hoop earrings made everything feel very quiet luxury.—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025 Kids will love playful touches such as teddy bears dressed in cardigans bearing the Mandarin Oriental fan logo.—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teddy bear
Word History
Etymology
Teddy, nickname of Theodore Roosevelt; from a cartoon depicting the president sparing the life of a bear cub while hunting
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