as in tiny
very small in size
a dollhouse with miniature furnishings
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as in reproduction
an exact representation of something in greatly reduced size
a diorama filled with miniatures of town buildings as they looked in the 19th century
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Recent Examples of miniature
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
My new collection would be spare and potent, a miniature version of my former enormity.
—Kenneth Turan, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
The poodle—whether standard, miniature or toy—remains a top pick for obedience and agility lovers, noted for its smarts and graceful athleticism.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Admire holiday toy trains racing through a miniature metropolis.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
My new collection would be spare and potent, a miniature version of my former enormity.
—Kenneth Turan, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
An excellent choice for exhibition and gardens, this miniature rose is a continuous bloomer.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
The poodle—whether standard, miniature or toy—remains a top pick for obedience and agility lovers, noted for its smarts and graceful athleticism.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miniature
Adjective
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During his segment, the actor opened up about his recent string of out-there looks, which also included teeny-tiny shorts and long hair.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The tiny liquid droplets in the fog can freeze instantly to any surface, including vehicles and road surfaces.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Canvases by Norwegian painter Tyra Tingleff incorporated reproductions of the infamous photos of a nude Le Corbusier, brush in hand.—
Javier Montes,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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The goal of the effort is to locate reproductive female pythons and then humanely euthanize them, preventing further reproduction.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
31 Dec. 2025
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Yet despite these traits, scientists don’t fully understand how all the minuscule filaments of plastic get into our environment.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
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Risking his life again, the director embeds with a Ukrainian platoon attempting to retake the minuscule town of Andriivka that had been seized by Russian invaders.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Dec. 2025
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Ted Sarandos, the co-CEO of Netflix, keeps a replica of the Rosebud sled in his home.—
Reeves Wiedeman,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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But in 12 of the cases, the person targeted was not armed, including several people who were later found in possession of replica firearms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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By removing microscopic defects and smoothing the surface, this coating ensures efficient energy flow while preventing the cell from disintegrating under intense heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Fentanyl is cheap, compact, and lethal at microscopic doses, produced through decentralized networks designed to survive disruption.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Designed to support reinforcement and imitation learning workflows, Adam-U enables tasks such as object manipulation, garment handling, and coordinated movement demonstrations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Unsurprisingly, the story based on one of the greatest authors of spy stories ever trumps the imitation.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If similar inflow patterns are found in other inactive galaxies, red geysers could become a key model for understanding how galaxies across the universe grow old, and quietly stay that way.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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That extraordinary footage, along with video shot by bystanders and a 3D model created by CNN of the confrontation, shows Good and her wife challenging ICE officers – but also raises new questions about Ross’s tactics and decision to use deadly force.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Miniature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miniature. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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