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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Recent Examples of midget
Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
From midgets to Indy cars, from sprint cars to stock cars, Stewart was at home behind the wheel.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2026
Noun
Larson was untouchable in midget racing before Bell came along, and then Bell started beating Larson and forced the Californian to raise his game.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
From midgets to Indy cars, from sprint cars to stock cars, Stewart was at home behind the wheel.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for midget
Noun
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Beneath extraordinarily dry skies, travelers can watch the Milky Way stretch overhead while the Magellanic Clouds — two dwarf galaxies visible only from the southern hemisphere — slowly rotate around the south celestial pole.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Many native and non-native shrubs that bloom in spring also are good nectar sources, such as dwarf fothergilla, chokeberry, winterberry holly, Virginia sweetspire, Carolina allspice, beautyberry and viburnums.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 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
Adjective
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Each is its own miniature artificial wetland — a mesocosm — built with vegetation and water that Dahrouge and her colleague, Matthew Goetz, collect from the field.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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Mini Kanye West performed on a miniature globe stage alongside Mini Justin Bieber (the real West reposted the performance).—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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In addition to the limited release, this toy is priced at a suitably massive 99,000 yen (or around $623 at the current exchange rate).—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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This iconic dog toy is a fan-favorite.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Keep scrolling for tiny travel essentials that'll fit right in your personal item.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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These migratory aerial acrobats need a lot of energy to beat their tiny wings so fast.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Skirts are fitting for any time of the year, but there’s nothing like dusting off your teeniest ones for the summer season.—
Vanessa Powell,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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The main hub, Lanai City, is a teeny town with one main grocery store, a heritage center, restaurants, specialty shops, and even a movie theater.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The team looked at the octopus’s internal organs using micro-CT scanning, which collects thousands of x-ray image slices through an object that can then be put together to create a super high-resolution virtual model.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
24 May 2026
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Emphasize a clean, squoval nail with micro French tips.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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Protein provides the essential amino acids needed to repair microscopic tears caused by exercise and build new muscle tissue.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Interstellar space contains a sparse smattering of hydrogen atoms and microscopic grains of cosmic dust.—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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“Midget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midget. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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