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noun

Definition of mininext
as in car
a very small automobile

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mini

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adjective

as in micro

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Recent Examples of mini
Noun
Should unseeded Wrexham upset the odds to win both games, a semi-final against Danish champions Koge would be next up in another mini-tournament featuring Gintra of Lithuania and Scotland’s Hearts. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026 The final mini-film unveiled is a 59-second visual where all four happily reunite in person with a quick shot of what looks like a large white rabbit in the grass catching their attention before the video ends. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Adjective
The dress featured a mini skirt and a statement V-neckline with exaggerated sleeves, paired with platform heels and white elbow-length gloves featuring heart details. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Form a mini book club together, stopping intermittently to pulse check your feelings about the same book. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mini
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mini
  1. car
  2. micro
  3. auto
  4. petite
  5. coupe
  6. model
  7. motor vehicle
  8. miniature
Noun
  • Barbara Rainey, a Cherry resident of 76 years, said a school bus hit her cousin’s car while trying to squeeze between vehicles parked on either side.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Powder emitted from an airbag deployment in Hampton’s car could have been an irritant to Hampton’s eyes, Brissette suggested.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of car
Adjective
  • Among the pieces highlighted in Vuori’s newest campaign, Godso wears the Daily Track short, All the Form micro bra in black, Court full zip, Retrograde track pant and Retrograde short, among other pieces available on Vuori’s official website.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • Optasia, which made its stock market debut last year, uses AI and mobile data to provide micro loans, working capital, and airtime advances to unbanked consumers and small businesses.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of micro
Noun
  • Even so, most visitors can get striking views of the swamp’s remarkable beauty and wildlife from boat routes, hiking paths, biking trails and auto tours in different parts of the swamp.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • Your own auto policy is not likely to cover this potential expense.
    — Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of auto
Adjective
  • Like Grey, Willis was a petite brunette with penetrating eyes.
    — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • The sleek and oversized design accommodates petite decor like bud vases and personal care items alike without making the countertop feel cluttered.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
Definition of petite
Noun
  • The design may be physically attractive, and despite the sloping coupe rear, there’s plenty of passenger space.
    — James Morris, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Indeed, the Spider shares most of its bodywork, componentry, and powertrain with the 849 coupe.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 July 2026
Definition of coupe
Adjective
  • The Ramp study found the strongest employment gains at exactly these multi-model adopters.
    — Don Muir, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Other model-specific details include Union Jacks embossed onto the sun visors, an Earls Court 1951 logo stitched into the headrests, and a wooden gear shifter.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Definition of model
Noun
  • The teen is charged with third-degree robbery, third-degree assault, and larceny of motor vehicle, according to Murgo.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • Today, Harkey is the president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a nonprofit organization funded by the auto insurance industry that works to reduce motor vehicle crash fatalities and injuries.
    — Joel Rose, NPR, 23 July 2026
Definition of motor vehicle
Adjective
  • Their surfaces are filled with miniature figures, mythical creatures and motifs drawn from Chinese mythology, inviting close observation.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The newest high-tech weapon in the endless war against the world’s deadliest killer is a miniature hunter-killer drone that chops mosquitoes out of mid-air.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Definition of miniature

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