as in diminutive
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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Noun
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For example, Katie is a diminutive of Katherine and Lisa is a diminutive of Elizabeth.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2025 -
Residing on hillside slopes and gently rolling valleys surrounding the stately medieval village of Montalcino, vineyards in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG are home to a clone of Sangiovese known locally as Brunello, which is a diminutive of the Italian word for brown.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Tell me a little bit about the technical side of filming a dwarf and an elf together.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
13 Oct. 2022
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Other new characters include Disa, the first female dwarf ever shown in the Lord of the Rings series.—
Ethan Millman,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2022
Adjective
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Once inside the lymph node, the liver cells induce it to start growing a miniature version of a liver, called an ectopic organ, which has the same function as the original.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Here, guests will receive one plushie—a miniature Lapras—and a smaller goodie bag which features the embroidered beach bag, cap, and oversized T-shirt.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These were tiny towns where restaurants serve breakfast with eggs supplied by on-property chickens and eagles are visible on mosquito-laden trails that railroad cars once trudged.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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In the tall-grass prairies that once spread out across pre-settlement Indiana, tiny ground squirrels scurried through the wildflowers, grasses and shrubs.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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West Elm European Flax Linen Ruffle Sheet Set $279 West Elm Employing the teeniest of ruffles, this West Elm sheet set features just a hint of twee detailing, almost like a playful coquette.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
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But what about a small tattoo (artists typically define that as anywhere from one to three inches), like a baby martini glass, which might cost a few hundred dollars, or even less for a teeny tiny star?—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Smoothing Primer A cooling sensation, disappearing pores, and moisture-locking micro powders?—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
17 Aug. 2025
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The company highlighted another possible problem: bending the clips to feed them through holes in the metal spinners could also potentially create micro fractures in the clips.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The invasive quagga mussels found in an Idaho river in 2023 were microscopic.—
Alex Music
August 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Aug. 2025
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Over 800 tiny light louvers spread across the grille and headlight bar at the front and the taillights at the rear, where a microscopic spoiler matches a chrome lower diffuser.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Even within late night, 11:35 p.m. shows like Colbert and Fallon are held to a different standard than 12:37 a.m. programs, which end in the wee hours of the morning.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Not that a bagel from Einstein Bros. doesn’t sometimes hit the spot in the wee hours.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Midget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midget. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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