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minikin

adjective

Definition of minikinnext
as in mini

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minikin
  1. mini
  2. dwarf
  3. elfin
  4. diminutive
  5. smallish
  6. micro
  7. petite
  8. pocket
Adjective
  • More energetic outdoor activities include swimming in the saltwater pool, walking or jogging on the Deck 15 track, paddle tennis, golf cages, and a mini-golf course.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • For fall, my go-to is definitely an oversized T-shirt with a mini skirt or tiny shorts that are almost hidden underneath, bare legs, boots, and a jacket with strong, oversized shoulders.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of mini
Adjective
  • Bare-root fruit trees that produce fruit the fastest are typically dwarf or semi-dwarf varieties.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026
  • Look for citrus varieties grafted onto dwarf or semi-dwarf rootstock so the citrus tree stays small and doesn’t need to be pruned or re-potted as often.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
Definition of dwarf
Adjective
  • Olah is a boyish, elfin prodigy who, at nineteen, met Amodei on his first visit to the Bay Area.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
  • That effort also brought back the rare frosted elfin butterfly for the first time in decades.
    — Diana Stralberg, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of elfin
Adjective
  • That said, the actress playing the diminutive vigilante — a remarkable Sneha Kumari — drums up just enough passion and intrigue to counterbalance this relatively rote unfurling.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2026
  • This is a tricky proposition, as these black holes would have a lifetime as diminutive as their size.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of diminutive
Adjective
  • The walls of the smallish, modest dining room are adorned solely with promotional photos of its own food.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Shoichiro was smallish and solidly built, with a dull, pale complexion.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of smallish
Adjective
  • The slow exchange with oxygen is imitated with micro-oxygenation technology — essentially, blowing bubbles through the wine.
    — Peter Hahn, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • While much of the focus on the growing vertical video/microseries category has focused on the creation of original, low-budget content, there also has been a marketplace for pre-existing fare that is edited down into micro-sized bites.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of micro
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
Adjective
  • Even compact silhouettes like this carry-on backpack are a great option for storing more belongings, with its suitcase-like opening and multi-pocket interior that makes organization a walk in the park.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Large clutches, like those at Bottega Veneta and Chanel, and comfortable shoulder bags like the Miu Miu multi-pocket bag, also featured.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Definition of pocket
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“Minikin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minikin. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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