as in smallest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
the littlest kitten in the litter was also the cutest
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Recent Examples of littlest
Your little girl was a little -- your littlest girl was a little naughty.
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ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
All of our top picks for the littlest kids are $30 or less today.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
All of our top picks for the littlest kids are $30 or less today.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for littlest
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While that’s painful for house hunters, note that the surge was the 18th-smallest among states and trailed the 93% jump nationally.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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In dry periods under that plan, Lakes Powell and Mead could fall below minimum power pool 30% to 40% of the time, according to Bureau of Reclamation projections.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Comprehensive reforms removing regulations, such as minimum lot sizes and parking requirements, are areas where California still has either no statewide legislation or has made limited efforts that could be improved to increase supply and drive down prices.—
Eliza Terziev,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Littlest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/littlest. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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