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Adjective
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Guest rooms and suites feature coastal-meets-modern decor and complimentary mini bars and snacks in the rooms.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026 -
Instead, try mixing metallics by choosing one shade for your outerwear, one shade for boots, and another for accessories like a belt worn high on your natural waist or a shiny mini bag.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For an even more dwarf species with similar cold tolerance, plant Gardenia jasminoides var.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Drake Decker, the owner of Decker Landscape & Design, singles out dwarf Alberta spruce as being especially unpalatable to deer.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That effort also brought back the rare frosted elfin butterfly for the first time in decades.—
Diana Stralberg,
The Conversation,
17 Dec. 2025
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Belying the heavy set of his frame, TR’s bodily extremities were by contrast a shade off—evident in elfin ears and tiny feet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The franchise got a makeover with 1994's The Little Rascals, a modern riff that revived the series' diminutive ensemble with child actors like Bug Hall, Ross Bagley, Brittany Ashton Holmes, and Courtland Mead.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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For years now, the diminutive Slovakian has consistently been one of Europe’s most press-resistant midfield players.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The slightly shiny, spring-ready sage green feels fresh, and the in-between size is just right for carrying all your smallish essentials.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Surfers have been out in great numbers at this popular surf spot, thanks to smallish surf, somewhat warm water — by winter standards — and sunny skies after days of rain, meaning more beachgoers came across the stingrays and their pointy barbs.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Infused with the same micro triple-lipid capsules—ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids—that replenish the skin barrier on contact, it’s specifically formulated for dry, sensitive skin.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Dreamboat, a micro diner with 10 counter seats, is bright and airy, but just past a velvet curtain, the space quickly transitions to the more moody Vulture.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One order of cioppino allegedly feeds two people but could sustain a family of four, packed with exclusively shellfish, including a tangle of Dungeness crab legs, squid tentacles, and petite shrimp.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Both denim styles are available in regular (S–3XL) and petite (SP–3XLP) sizing, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to inclusive fit.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Built with water-resistant polyester, this spacious duffel has a dedicated shoe compartment, an end pocket for wet or dirty clothes, a multi-pocket compression panel for organization, and an interior divider curtain that can be removed to hold bulky clothes or outdoor gear.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Minikin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minikin. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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