minikin

Definition of minikinnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minikin
Adjective
  • Off the water, Virginia Beach is home to an aquarium, laser tag, indoor skydiving, mini golf, and many more attractions for the entire family to enjoy.
    Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Lightweight and travel-approved with classic and mini sizes available.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The semi-dwarf Washington Navel Orange tree is a popular, reliable citrus tree that produces large, sweet, seedless, and easy-to-peel fruit in the winter.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
  • However, there are plenty of small or dwarf plants that have all the beauty of their taller plant cousins, but come in a compact package that’s perfectly sized for low profile homes with limited garden space.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
  • There’s depth there and the current roster basically consists of Drake London, diminutive old friend Olamide Zaccheaus and inconsistent field stretcher Jahan Dotson.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Earthy, moody colors cosset wellness-seekers in the treatment rooms, making way for organic cream hues in the diminutive swimming pool.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • One of the best-skating prospects in the world, the 5-10, 178-pound Potter is a smallish but talented player who uses his electric speed to put defenders on their heels, create opportunistic chances, get out in transition and jump onto loose pucks.
    Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • In general, vegetables should be sliced or cut into smallish pieces and precooked.
    Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • By layering macro-level route planning with micro-level real-time reasoning, the platform enables the vehicle to interpret and respond to dynamic environments with greater nuance.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Our logic engine sits in between to stabilize the aircraft and reduce micro-control inputs.
    David Szondy April 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The vintage-pink hue is perfect for the season, and the A-line cut brings fluid movement without overwhelming petite frames.
    Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Available in both regular and petite lengths, the pants with a shorter inseam are ideal for my 5-foot-2 frame, hitting right at my ankle and pairing well with sneakers, sandals, or a short heel, depending on the occasion.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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