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as in short
having relatively little height
there was a little hedge separating the two lawns
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as in small
lacking importance
there were just a few little details left to take care of
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as in narrow
not broad or open in views or opinions
little-minded people who dislike the fact that human society is always progressing
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as in brief
not lasting for a considerable time
let's take a little pause to relax
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as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average
the petting zoo has a little horse in addition to all of the goats and sheep
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as in slightly
in a very small quantity or degree
we had little more than we needed to survive in the wilderness
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as in rarely
not often
he's been studying very little for the bar exam
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as in bit
a very small amount
there's just a little of the pie left
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as in smallness
the quality or state of being little in size
the littleness of the painting hardly gives any indication of its price—which is a fortune
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as in negligibility
the quality or state of being unimportant
you can hardly imagine the appalling littleness of the stuff that she obsesses over
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Recent Examples of little
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
Sounds so stupid — like, my heart and soul is about those little sticks with a bunch of sugar on it?
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025
More news to know now U.S. stock futures were little changed Friday morning after China raises tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Attention, littles: Ms. Rachel is on her way to Netflix!
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
These little bottles command three-figure price tags.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
Sounds so stupid — like, my heart and soul is about those little sticks with a bunch of sugar on it?
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Despite the unprecedented impact of the war there has been little concerted international action to address it.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025
More news to know now U.S. stock futures were little changed Friday morning after China raises tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
Parents of littles, there's an important recall to tell you about that might affect your child's car seat.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Attention, littles: Ms. Rachel is on her way to Netflix!
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for little
Adjective
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In short, fate’s distribution of long straws is wildly capricious.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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This photo provided by Guinness World Records shows Pearl, the world's shortest living dog, with Reginald, the world's tallest living dog, both certified by Guinness World Records, during a playdate in Idaho Falls, Idaho, April 5, 2025.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Although set in the small city, the movie was reportedly filmed in several locations in Louisiana.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Consider connecting with a public library, small book store or educational sectors willing to donate titles that support healing and wellness to add to the community library.—
Sahmie S. Wytewa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Often, places didn’t live up to the listings, with professional photos that turned dark into light, small into large, narrow into wide.—
Joyce Cohen,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Spotlights provide a narrower beam of light that is better for seeing long distances.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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At various times in its long history, the region has either been coveted, conquered or controlled by the Greeks, the Roman Byzantines, the Genoese, the Mongols, Ottomans, Russians, Ukrainians, and even by the Germans for a brief period during World War II.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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Megan Fox auditioned for the role of Karen as well, but her involvement in the casting process was reportedly brief.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In March 2020, paleontologists reported an extraordinary finding: a diminutive skull, just over a centimeter long, preserved in amber.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Among other things, the firm previously brought us the diminutive Pixy and Vizy video cameras.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There was rarely sensitivity to challenges to the international system, unless China’s interests were directly involved.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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These studios were rarely larger than a one-car garage, but the photographers’ results were as unique as their signatures.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Buffett has owned tiny stakes in sports franchises during his career.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
4 May 2025
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This single complication alone requires 123 tiny components to set its horological dance into motion.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Three have been discharged, including two who sustained minor injuries while responding to the scene.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The toddlers had suffered puncture wounds and lacerations to their arms and legs, while an 18-year-old woman also had a minor injury to her arm, the release stated.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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“Little.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/little. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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