as in diminutive
having a small and thin body
—usually used to describe a woman or girl
She's petite and has short black hair. a petite young woman
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Recent Examples of petite
As a petite person who often struggles to find leggings that fit well, these are perfect.
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Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 2 June 2025
It’s made of mango wood with three iron legs, is designed for both indoor and outdoor spaces, and is petite at 30 inches wide and 16 inches tall.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 May 2025
This wine country retreat, which opened its doors in 2022, has the best hospitality around, especially given its petite size of only eight rooms.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Instead of going to the larger Governor’s Beach, try the petite, secluded, sandy beach in a sheltered cove nearby.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 2 June 2025
It’s made of mango wood with three iron legs, is designed for both indoor and outdoor spaces, and is petite at 30 inches wide and 16 inches tall.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 May 2025
This wine country retreat, which opened its doors in 2022, has the best hospitality around, especially given its petite size of only eight rooms.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Instead of going to the larger Governor’s Beach, try the petite, secluded, sandy beach in a sheltered cove nearby.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petite
Adjective
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But what’s the ideal role for the speedy and diminutive Achane, an accomplished cutback runner and a can’t-be-ignored threat as a slot receiver?—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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Their double act had begun at secondary school, in North London, where Mulcahy protected the diminutive Duffy from bullies.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Kylie Kelce has a little mini me in her second youngest daughter, 2-year-old Bennett.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The regular size McFlurry weighs in with a total of 460 calories; the mini size at 280 calories.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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Brooks investigates the same kind of phenomenon, but in the cores of dwarf galaxies.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 6,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Remember to select tall zinnia cultivars or grow zinnias with dwarf sunflowers like ‘Teddy Bear’ so your plants don’t compete for light.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The boats are also fitted with micro sensors that monitor water temperature, pH levels, and pollutants, then transmit that data wirelessly.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
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On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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In 1972, the company switched to Smith, naming the shoes in his honor and printing a tiny picture of his mustachioed face on them.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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McCartney, who played a residency at New York’s tiny Bowery Ballroom back in February, has no tour dates presently on his 2025 calendar.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Farmers watered their crops less, and saw smaller harvests as a result.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Yes, Georgia and Paul split this season as the blowback from the trial — and Paul's support of Proposition 38, disastrous for small businesses — imperiled his mayoral career.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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In 2025, the most potent media produced about teenagers will likely emerge on those pocket-size life changers, and most grown-ups will never get wind of what’s on display.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2025
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From pocket-size to as large and powerful as your backyard grill, there’s a wide range of camp stoves to suit all needs and budgets.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petite. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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