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a very small automobile
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Recent Examples of mini
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
The Palace players appeared keener to get the game restarted, with Mateta exchanging words and a mini-push with Argentine Batalla.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The structure can range from settees or high-back silhouettes with a perch for a little tête-à-tête, posh bouclé love seats, structural chaise lounges (just ask Emma Chamberlain), and mini sofas that double as sleepers.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
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Noun
The soccer showcase follows another recent Atlas demonstration in which the humanoid lifted and carried a roughly 99-pound (45 kilograms) mini-fridge while maintaining perfect balance, highlighting the robot’s growing combination of strength, control, and mobility.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
The Palace players appeared keener to get the game restarted, with Mateta exchanging words and a mini-push with Argentine Batalla.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Adjective
How about the little things, like the mini bar, or shower goodies?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The structure can range from settees or high-back silhouettes with a perch for a little tête-à-tête, posh bouclé love seats, structural chaise lounges (just ask Emma Chamberlain), and mini sofas that double as sleepers.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mini
Noun
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Police searched Alvarez and discovered two plates of military-grade body armor in the trunk of his car, according to the criminal complaint.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In 2003, vapors of 60,000 parts per million leaked from a pressure relief valve on a rail car storing MMA, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Her micro-bakery operation quickly scaled out to the whole student body, and even extended into the broader Dallas area.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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To complete the off-the-shoulder look, Hadid's glam team gave her blunt micro bangs in black.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Walnut Creek’s downtown also attracted other kinds of businesses, including financial firms and auto dealerships.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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The reveal sent the auto world aflame in part due to its look, created by former Apple design chief Jonny Ive, which critics say doesn’t fit the Prancing Horse design ethos.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The straps are adjustable, too, which helps petite frames find the right fit.—
Natalie LaBarbera,
InStyle,
1 June 2026
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The two lightweight chairs and petite round table are perfectly sized for intimate morning coffee dates or a quiet glass of wine at sunset, plus offer back support and arm rests.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Positioned somewhere between a traditional saloon, estate and SUV coupé, the 408 remains one of the more unconventional choices in the family car market — and arguably one of the most interesting.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Strain up into a coupe or cocktail class, and garnish with a chili slice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Embed model-level output filters, refusal mechanisms and audit logging for queries involving high-consequence pathogens, select agents or dual-use research of concern (DURC).—
Jordan Henry,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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While the concept of a model-musician matchup is nothing new, Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel were the blueprint for a covergirl/rockstar pairing in the 1980s.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
Noun
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As of midday Saturday, the Coroner’s Office had reported five motor vehicle accident deaths countywide so far this month.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Mendoza is charged with multiple offenses, including possession of narcotics with intent to sell, assault on a police officer, reckless endangerment, and operating an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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For families This refined resort hosts families with aplomb (think special gifts in the room and miniature bathrobes).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The gallery’s Chinatown loft was made into a garage of sorts, housing dozens of miniature ATVs, motorcycles, cars, tractors, and invented vehicles that Kokopeli had constructed largely from Pampers.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Mini.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mini. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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