as in diminutive
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind
a breed that is the midget of the horse world
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for midget
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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At parties, Lee showed off his miniature Minox camera and bragged that he was engaged in spycraft.—
Christopher Goffard,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The original miniature portrait has been lost to history.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.—
Janelle Davis,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2023
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Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
21 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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The former Dixon comptroller embezzled nearly $54 million from the tiny town to fund a lavish lifestyle.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Every detail is analyzed to maximize sound quality, Maserati says, down to the tiniest features.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
28 May 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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The boats are also fitted with micro sensors that monitor water temperature, pH levels, and pollutants, then transmit that data wirelessly.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
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On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The microscopic instrument, measuring 35 by 13 microns, and constructed from platinum, is less than the width of a human hair, said Loughborough University researchers.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Even in the shade of a fruit tree, you could be surrounded by tiny skyscrapers — not made of steel or concrete, but of microscopic worms wriggling and writhing into the shape of long, vertical towers.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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“Midget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midget. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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