as in small
of a size that is less than average
recent college graduates crowding into a dinky New York City apartment
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Recent Examples of dinky
How would real mountains compare to my favorite suburban dinky hill?
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Blair Braverman,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
The Wave for 2, which made its debut at this year’s Florida RV Supershow, may be Westfalia America’s most accessible model, but don’t mistake it for a dinky van short on capability.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2026
So much more than the lightweight, dinky pieces that are basically glorified dorm fridges, Gougette’s appliances create a miniature wine cave in the kitchen, controlling temperature, humidity, and light.
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Oset Babür-Winter,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Nov. 2025
Staring across the Hudson, the young architect imagined a helicopter lifting a trailer from a dinky New Jersey development and placing it on top of a building somewhere in Manhattan.
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Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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Blair Braverman,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
The Wave for 2, which made its debut at this year’s Florida RV Supershow, may be Westfalia America’s most accessible model, but don’t mistake it for a dinky van short on capability.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2026
So much more than the lightweight, dinky pieces that are basically glorified dorm fridges, Gougette’s appliances create a miniature wine cave in the kitchen, controlling temperature, humidity, and light.
—
Oset Babür-Winter,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Nov. 2025
Staring across the Hudson, the young architect imagined a helicopter lifting a trailer from a dinky New Jersey development and placing it on top of a building somewhere in Manhattan.
—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinky
Adjective
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Name the worry out loud, then choose a small boundary that protects your energy, such as turning off notifications during a demanding task.
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People milled about clutching small rainbow flags from the human rights organization Outright International.
Adjective
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And a scene depicting a barroom brawl among little people, interrupted by similarly diminutive cops and paramedics, feels like it could have been devised by Buñuel.
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The diminutive menu contained just three sandwiches, two salads and a single dessert.
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Yet at the individual and family level, there was little.
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For example, when the question comes up if a certain weird little alien on a space bus who sounds unmistakably like Seth Rogen is actually Rogen.
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Merlin, a 2-year-old duck, has taken the internet by storm, captivating fans with his tiny form-fitting Team Mexico jersey and confident waddle around his home of Mexico City.
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Providing indefinite joy for the price of just one night at a hotel, this Instagram-worthy blow-up shelter is practically a portable tiny home that sets up within a few minutes.
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Large clutches, like those at Bottega Veneta and Chanel, and comfortable shoulder bags like the Miu Miu multi-pocket bag, also featured.
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Built with water-resistant polyester, this spacious duffel has a dedicated shoe compartment, an end pocket for wet or dirty clothes, a multi-pocket compression panel for organization, and an interior divider curtain that can be removed to hold bulky clothes or outdoor gear.
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“Dinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinky. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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