as in dwarf
something (such as an animal) much smaller than others of its kind
a breed that is the midget of the horse world
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Skip cosmetic pruning of conifers during the coldest part of winter and delay shaping trims for ornamental yews, junipers, boxwoods, and tree-type conifers like dwarf spruces until after the new flush of growth in spring.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Care Requirements When cultivating a dwarf apple tree indoors, choose a container with drainage holes that has a top diameter of 18 to 22 inches or a capacity of 15 to 25 gallons.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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By contrast, Naroditsky, who went by Danya, the Russian diminutive of his first name, was known for his gentleness, his sensitivity.—
Jordan Himelfarb,
Time,
15 Dec. 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
Adjective
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Daily life is filled with ethical sacrifice, even if most of it occurs on a miniature scale.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Steinkopf says that plants like chrysanthemums, miniature roses, hydrangeas, and azaleas need an outdoor dormant season to survive in the long term.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
14 Jan. 2026
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Never place a wooden or battery-operated toy in the dishwasher.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Flywing avoids positioning the X-Wing Fighter as a casual toy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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During his segment, the actor opened up about his recent string of out-there looks, which also included teeny-tiny shorts and long hair.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The tiny liquid droplets in the fog can freeze instantly to any surface, including vehicles and road surfaces.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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During his segment, the actor opened up about his recent string of out-there looks, which also included teeny-tiny shorts and long hair.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Savory snacks are also something that can help your Santa tray stand out; a teeny charcuterie board with nuts, fruit, and cubed cheese would make for a fun after-dinner treat.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Each eye uses a full HD micro-OLED panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, supplied by Sony.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Directed and written by Scott Cooper based on a book by Warren Zanes, the micro-biopic chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 acoustic album Nebraska.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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By removing microscopic defects and smoothing the surface, this coating ensures efficient energy flow while preventing the cell from disintegrating under intense heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Fentanyl is cheap, compact, and lethal at microscopic doses, produced through decentralized networks designed to survive disruption.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Midget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midget. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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