minikin

Definition of minikinnext

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Adjective
  • Making mini lava cakes is fussy, but this large format variation is as easy as can be.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • This Staud tote proves the jelly bag trend works beyond mini bags and novelty shapes.
    Sanika Achrekar, Glamour, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • These semi-dwarf shrubs have a nice, rounded form that maxes out at 4 or 5 feet wide and tall.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • Until then, the two dwarf galaxy siblings will stick together, even if the big brother does continue to pick on the little one.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 June 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
  • Fossils unearthed by archaeologists in the Liang Bua cave on the Indonesian island of Flores in 2003 led to the discovery of the diminutive hominin.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • What's neat about this model is that despite its diminutive size, it's got four buttons that cover its most essential functions, as well as a preview screen on the back.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • There is currently an asset protection structure that is making its way around social media that is aimed for smallish real estate investors.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • While the skill is one thing, Grier says smallish players like Stenberg and Lin need to be competitive.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • Each of these micro events can introduce uncertainty or frustration if not handled thoughtfully.
    Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Kim Kardashian posed in a tiny micro leopard-print lingerie set from Skims.
    Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • The same goes for discovering petite-friendly clothing brands with styles that not only fit, but also flatter shorter frames.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • My mom stands just under 5 foot 2 inches tall, and she’s sworn by the petite-friendly Gloria Vanderbilt Classic Tapered Amanda Jeans for more than 15 years.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 5 July 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
  • My favorite and most-used is the Patagonia Baggies Brimmer ($50), which looks like a safari hat and should probably be matched with one of those tan, multi-pocket vests.
    Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 June 2021
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“Minikin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minikin. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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