stuffed animal
noun
US
: a toy in the shape of an animal that usually has fake fur and is filled with soft material
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Another fun room find is a plush California Condor stuffed animal that’s available for purchase, with proceeds going to the conservation group, Condors Rest.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
The science museum in Golden Gate Park is popular with Bay Area school children and international tourists, and many kids over the years have ended their visits clutching a mini Claude stuffed animal to take home.
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Janie Har,
Fortune,
3 Dec. 2025
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
The science museum in Golden Gate Park is popular with Bay Area school children and international tourists, and many kids over the years have ended their visits clutching a mini Claude stuffed animal to take home.
—
Janie Har,
Fortune,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Stuffed animal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuffed%20animal. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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