minikin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for minikin
Adjective
  • The collection, which includes colorful drinkware (and adorable mini cold cup key chains) in five iconic FARM Rio prints, made its debut at stores nationwide on May 13.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • The actress wore a black tweed jacket and matching mini skirt, both featuring a ruffled trim, adding a pair of black pumps.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • The look is elfin, but less shaggy than an elfish cut, often pulled off with a mod, micro-cut bang instead.
    Essence, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Chunky braids on the side of each model’s head to mimic horns emphasized the elfin quality of the beauty look.
    Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Incredibly, Mu Cas was likely formed in a dwarf galaxy that became part of our Milky Way even before the disk of our own galaxy formed.
    Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • What’s your favorite backyard cut flower? Container gardens A sunny balcony, patio or porch is the perfect spot to grow smaller, dwarf varieties of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, etc. in containers.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • While cultivated throughout Germany and in limited quantities throughout continental Europe, the diminutive white grape, often compared to grüner veltliner or an unoaked chardonnay, rarely gets much attention.
    Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
  • That led to a song-and-dance number in which Brunson honored other diminutive celebrities, like the gymnast Simone Biles and the rapper Kendrick Lamar, as well as the pop star Sabrina Carpenter, who joined her in a cameo appearance.
    Dave Itzkoff, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Adjective
  • Block Club Chicago covers city neighborhoods on a micro level.
    Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
  • On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Despite her petite stature, Nina roars through the Phoenix office and into Saxton’s world, showing Awan and Jim that often, the only way to get answers is to go against the grain and push past the obstacles in your path.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
  • The pretty and petite married mother of three boys with strawberry blonde hair was celebrating a $1,200 Keno win, according to court records.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • The Yoga qualifies as an ultraportable at 2.76 pounds; its AC adapter is a pocket-size plug.
    Eric Grevstad, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
  • On a recent morning, Catharine Dahm ducked into Raf’s, the French-Italian bakery and restaurant on a pocket-size block of Elizabeth Street in downtown Manhattan.
    Laura Neilson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • The Vault by Vans x Nicole McLaughlin Collection includes special-edition versions of the iconic Vans Slip-On VP VR3 LX with adaptations—think canvas pockets and easy-carry heel straps—inspired by a classic multi-pocket garden tote and workwear bucket bag often used on construction job sites.
    Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2023
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“Minikin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minikin. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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