1
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
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Hidari is produced by Matsumoto, who has played a leading role in positioning dwarf studios as one of the first in Japan to collaborate with global streamers, after its Netflix series Rilakkuma gained widespread attention.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 May 2026
ABC News, 19 May 2026
Unlike earlier revolutionary inventions, this one may soon be able to think, adapt and act with a speed and autonomy that dwarfs our own.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The protagonist looks at the dwarf maple tree that stands on his desk.
—Charlie Tyson, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Some bushes mature at 5-12 feet tall and wide, while dwarf varieties mature at 3 feet and make good container plants.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Hidari is produced by Matsumoto, who has played a leading role in positioning dwarf studios as one of the first in Japan to collaborate with global streamers, after its Netflix series Rilakkuma gained widespread attention.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Verb
The senator has raised almost $60 million this cycle, dwarfing potential Republican rivals.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Unlike earlier revolutionary inventions, this one may soon be able to think, adapt and act with a speed and autonomy that dwarfs our own.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Adjective
The bond between the dwarf calf and the aging horse blossomed over the following months.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The protagonist looks at the dwarf maple tree that stands on his desk.
—Charlie Tyson, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwarf
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The new version will still have the traditional arrow counting down the days to the holiday but also will include moving elves who are helping prepare things for Christmas.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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There’s also caviar and cookies and Christmas trees and Housewives and Bravolebrities, all surrounded by twink elves in Christmas G-strings.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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The more common nickname, El Mencho, is said to be a diminutive of his first name, Nemesio.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Another gender-neutral name that had a burst of popularity in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Jamie was a go-to for girls or a diminutive of James for boys.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
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Unlike some of his more strapping forebears (think Liam Neeson, Kevin Costner, or Aaron Eckhart), Odenkirk specializes in nobodies and normals: people one would not expect to be killing machines.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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After all, why listen to a podcast with two nobodies co-hosting when a listener can get an hour from a familiar celebrity.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Ukrainian long-range drone strikes on refineries and export terminals have forced Moscow to halt exports of gasoline and jet fuel, but pushed more crude into the global market at a moment of surging prices, driving export revenues to also reach their highest level since 2022.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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In a town of around 20,000 people, over 2,000 of them signed a petition to halt the project, per FOX59.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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It’s liberally dotted with the designer’s personal collection of art and antiques, but still manages to feel pared-back—as if a Scandinavian fairy came down and waved all the potential clutter away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Everything feels more whimsical, more fairy-like, more nymph-coded, as if fashion itself is trying to mirror the romance of the natural world.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Check out the Family Fun Package, including a welcome basket, Nikki Paniki toy, stamp scavenger hunt, and family movie night, among others.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That stickability probably owes as much to the franchise's unconventional toy-first origins as its unprecedented ability to flog merchandise.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Consider a dashboard that shows applications, including keys and libraries; network traffic protocols and ciphers; hardware, such as HSMs and TPMs; and third-party dependencies, including cryptographic or software bills of materials.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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As zonky cross-generational ciphers go, the group’s debut, Strictly 4 the Scythe, is no Hypnotize Camp Posse, the amalgam of Three 6 Mafia and a grip of artists signed to their Hypnotize Minds label in the early 2000s.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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Economists have cautioned that the US-Israeli war with Iran and the related oil and supply shock could suppress hiring activity in the United States.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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His puck-moving play was completely suppressed in the offensive zone, too.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Dwarf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwarf. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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