variants
or itsy-bitsy
as in tiny
very small in size
maddening swarms of itty-bitty insects flew around our faces
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Recent Examples of itty-bitty
Quantum systems include all the itty-bitty particles, such as atoms and electrons, that behave according to the rules of quantum mechanics.
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Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
The itty-bitty storefront retails for $17.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
The collection was still as sexy as ever though, with the playful print appearing on itty-bitty bikinis, barely-there blouses, and, as seen here in look 3, low-slung trousers.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Once again, these itty-bitty finds have taken over the top produce spot.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
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Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
The itty-bitty storefront retails for $17.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
The collection was still as sexy as ever though, with the playful print appearing on itty-bitty bikinis, barely-there blouses, and, as seen here in look 3, low-slung trousers.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Once again, these itty-bitty finds have taken over the top produce spot.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itty-bitty
Adjective
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The whole episode is a reminder to product designers everywhere that users can be extremely sensitive to the seemingly smallest changes — and Spotify clearly had not anticipated that a teeny-tiny disco ball drop would prove to be unpopular.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Today, Siazon’s pickles can be found at the Sacramento Natural Food Co-op, the Davis Foods Co-op, Corti Brothers, the Kitchen Table locations, Allspicery in East Sacramento and tiny but mighty Superette Market in Land Park.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Eastern Forest Tick Examined under a microscope, this minuscule parasite bears an uncanny resemblance to your childhood bully, right down to its mullet and Van Halen T-shirt.—
Jay Ruttenberg,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Hikers dip into shady trails lined with thick brush, a favorite path being the Myakka Canopy Walkway, which offers a rare peek into the ecosystems—both minuscule and massive—within the swampy marshland.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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“Itty-bitty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itty-bitty. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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