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as in elf
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
Snow White and the seven dwarfs
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2
as in diminutive
something (such as an animal) much smaller than others of its kind
Shetland ponies are the dwarfs of the horse world
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3
as in nobody
a person of no importance or influence
it would be ridiculous to compare the two sculptors—one's a giant of the art world and the other's a dwarf
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as in to halt
to hold back the normal growth of
shrubs dwarfed by the lack of water
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as in dwarfish
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Recent Examples of dwarf
Victoria Corless, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The team also discovered two more new species of dwarf gecko: Lygodactylus arnei and Lygodactylus andavambato.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
The other new species include the Arabian black tarantula, Satyrex arabicus, the Somali blonde tarantula, Satyrex speciosus, and the Somali dwarf tarantula, Satyrex somalicus, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
According to industry estimates, their media rights alone dwarf most of the NCAA’s aggregate revenues.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Other recent surveys have started to find small satellite galaxies orbiting isolated dwarf galaxies.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The team also discovered two more new species of dwarf gecko: Lygodactylus arnei and Lygodactylus andavambato.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
His social media footprint dwarfs that of even Timothée Chalamet.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
The other new species include the Arabian black tarantula, Satyrex arabicus, the Somali blonde tarantula, Satyrex speciosus, and the Somali dwarf tarantula, Satyrex somalicus, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In 2024, 67% of utility spending on transmission and distribution—$63 billion—went to replacements and upgrades, dwarfing the $32 billion allocated to new lines and substations.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
According to industry estimates, their media rights alone dwarf most of the NCAA’s aggregate revenues.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwarf
Noun
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Giants like Estée Lauder, Glossier, MAC, and elf were forced into transparency.—
Funmi Fetto,
Vogue,
27 Aug. 2025
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Enter a band of cheerful, industrious elves who work through the night, quietly finishing his designs.—
Dan Rockmore,
New Yorker,
9 Aug. 2025
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Meaning: The name Indie can be a diminutive of the names India (country southern Asia) or Indiana (state in midwestern U.S.).—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2025
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Residing on hillside slopes and gently rolling valleys surrounding the stately medieval village of Montalcino, vineyards in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG are home to a clone of Sangiovese known locally as Brunello, which is a diminutive of the Italian word for brown.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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More importantly, the narrative explores both sides of the conflict from the POV of grunts and 'nobodies' trying to navigate the post-Civil War state of the galaxy before the fighting stops.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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None of these nobodies is performing like Grimes just yet, and until someone does Grier better get active trying to find a handful of veteran cornerbacks whom this team can call on, and sign to patch up the weakest unit on the team.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Disney's Snow White remake failed to capitalize on nostalgia, grossing under $210 million worldwide against a $240–270 million budget—and prompting Disney to halt its Tangled remake.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Lower courts temporarily halted the March order; the government appealed.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
1 Sep. 2025
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Leigh Gill is set to play Griphook, after his brief appearance as another goblin, Red, in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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At their largest, Orchestina goblin spiders are about one-tenth of an inch long — smaller than a grain of rice.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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During this time, three judges are going to watch the ciphers and pick the top four breakers for the adult category and the top four breakers for the youth category.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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There were no limits on who could step into the cipher.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Using it, scientists suppressed RTN hyperactivity in the mice.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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Today, these antiquated statutes are increasingly being repurposed by governments to suppress opposition by prosecuting speech.—
Stephen Townley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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From dreamy fairy shimmer that feels perfect for date night, to sultry wine tones that look just right wrapped around a glass of merlot at Sunday dinner, these nails are setting the mood for the season.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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Incurring the wrath of the fairy folk for spilling milk, that’s what.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Dwarf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwarf. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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