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miniaturized

adjective

as in miniature

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Recent Examples of miniaturized The findings, published in 2025 in Brain Stimulation, point to a fundamentally new way of treating one of the most stubborn psychiatric conditions, using a miniaturized implant that delivers brief bursts of stimulation only during key moments of exposure therapy. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026 Elizabeth Banks plays Lindy Littlejohn, the miniaturized wife, who introduces the series over a montage of future bite-sized misadventures. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 And as technology has evolved, proposals for interstellar spacecraft have become more miniaturized and automated, eliminating much of the need for human oversight (and even astronauts to pilot them). — Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026 Its miniaturized, polished, and highly detailed version will do its best work when hanging not too far away from an actual Soho Sneaker pair donned in conjunction with the Plaza Bag. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 These displays would be made up of pixels made of miniaturized gallium-nitride LEDs, which are so efficient that displays would consume half or even one-third of the energy used by OLED or LCD displays while being considerably brighter than both. — IEEE Spectrum, 6 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miniaturized
  1. miniature
  2. microscopic
  3. tiny
  4. micro
  5. mini
  6. minuscule
  7. teensy
  8. teeny
Adjective
  • Three miniature pressure sensors sit at the base of each whisker.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Much like the important pieces in Austen’s novels, the locket could hold a miniature portrait or personal message.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of miniature
Adjective
  • But that is, in principle, true because wavelike is the fundamental nature of matter at the microscopic level.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The microscopic resonator and qubit pairing can also be used for precise sensing, something Safavi-Naeini and his team are already working on with researchers at Caltech to detect and identify proteins in cells.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of microscopic
Adjective
  • Wool makes up a tiny percentage of fashion’s fiber basket, and in sustainability circles, it is often touted as a perfect playground for better farming practices, and a natural alternative to synthetic performance fabrics.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026
  • His partner, six-time DWTS competitor Britt Stewart, speaks to him quietly, offering gentle direction and making tiny posture adjustments that instantly sharpen his moves.
    — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of tiny
Adjective
  • China’s film and video industry is in the midst of an AI revolution, and at ground zero are the micro dramas that play out on millions of smartphones.
    — Ling Wei, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Sensorial instincts are vital because water gilding—the application of a micro-thin layer of metal or other ornamental substrate to a surface—is an art form of more than 18 steps, some featuring processes going back 5,000 years.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of micro
Adjective
  • The resort is like a mini city and the concierge team can set up anything from a Haleakalā bike descent to a boat charter.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Starbucks' new Peanuts collection will be available while supplies last and features 10 items, from other drinkware and accessories, like a mini tote bag and bag charm to a plush Snoopy toy dressed in a green apron, just like a Starbucks barista.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of mini
Adjective
  • The difference between either posture is likely to be minuscule, with Chairman Kevin Warsh left to take a side and persuade his fellow officials.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
  • While average hourly earnings for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls rose a healthy 10 cents in August – after a minuscule rise in July – workers on balance are still seeing prices rise faster than their annual pay.
    — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of minuscule
Adjective
  • The booklouse, which has not been found outdoors in Alaska, feeds on teensy bits of mold that form on formerly living things, including food.
    — Ned Rozell | Alaska Science, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Feb. 2023
  • The dead battery that could’ve ruined my entire trip was instead a teensy, minor annoyance.
    — Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2022
Definition of teensy
Adjective
  • Everyone was amazed that, yes, this teeny tiny thing was actually a functioning camera that could take relatively good pictures, and not just a cute, decorative keychain.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • And the cut looks very fresh, with Kardashian's honey-bronde hair parted in the center and worn loose with just a teeny bit of wavy texture at the ends.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of teeny

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“Miniaturized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miniaturized. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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