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mini 1 of 2

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
The product arrives when some AI enthusiasts have been buying up mini PCs to run AI agents locally at home or in the office. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026 Ship Bottom is another buzzy base with plenty to keep travelers entertained—from mini-golf and arcades to surf shops and ice cream parlors—and a sandy shoreline to stretch out. — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Adjective
The brand also sells a portable mini stick for travel or midday touch-ups. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 The everyday blade and mini blade use M390 steel, selected for its hardness and edge retention. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 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
  • The cars will start out on the Mediterranean corniches of Southern Europe, but will also spend time driving through the Arctic Circle and the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The film then picks up both narratively and spiritually after Elif decides to hop in her car and hit the road toward parts unknown.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of car
Adjective
  • Renters and homeowners are participating in programs deploying micro-scale batteries to support the grid when needed.
    — Mark Levine, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Because of the deliberately micro size, too, the team managing the Low can be nimble and respond both to community requests and wide releases in funny ways that Alamo and AMC can’t.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of micro
Noun
  • Trade wars generally involve big economic sectors such as autos, energy, agriculture, tech and precious metals, but rarely does the discussion turn to sport.
    — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The rate hike could result in higher borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of auto
Adjective
  • Glamour editors vetted a range of options, including ones of varying lengths for petite and tall women.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The pants are buttery-soft, with a super-flattering, wide-leg silhouette that elongates my petite frame.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of petite
Noun
  • The customized coupe features a T-top roof, aggressive aero body kit, and a graphics package that could have appeared in the original The Fast and the Furious.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Renault 8 Gordini Concept reimagines the 1964 rally icon as a two-seat electric coupe with 270 hp (201 kW), swapping the family sedan's four doors for a low, wide body that looks ready for the 21st century.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of coupe
Adjective
  • One additional model year will then be added annually, eventually reaching 1985 model-year vehicles in 2033.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The black dotted forecast line shows the multi-model median whereas the surrounding range shows the 25th–75th percentiles.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of model
Noun
  • The driver, identified as 54-year-old Robert Delorenzo of Stratford, was arrested and charged with reckless driving, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and failure to stop on the right side of the road.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In 2023, 377 child pedestrians (ages infant to 14) were killed in motor vehicle crashes, while just under 13,000 suffered non-fatal injuries, according to the nonprofit Safe Kids Worldwide.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of motor vehicle
Adjective
  • Decoy Dan is speaking with Conradt on the phone moments before Conradt’s death, while producer Andie is adding miniature cameras to local law enforcement’s guns.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Start your child young as far as global adventures and sophistication are concerned by cocooning them in this indulgent, miniature version of the above The Ritz-Carlton robe.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of miniature

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“Mini.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mini. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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