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
This wand is a petite red light therapy device that reduces fine lines and wrinkles, promotes glowy skin, and enhances skincare absorption.
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
The petite frame is only 10 inches tall, and the lamp casts a soft glow, diffused by the opaque shade.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Even after so long, Camilla was still moved at the sight of her, so graceful and petite, with that thin, waif-like face.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Upstairs, the dining room is anchored on one side by a petite but well-stocked bar.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
The petite frame is only 10 inches tall, and the lamp casts a soft glow, diffused by the opaque shade.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Even after so long, Camilla was still moved at the sight of her, so graceful and petite, with that thin, waif-like face.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Upstairs, the dining room is anchored on one side by a petite but well-stocked bar.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petite
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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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
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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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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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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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Each eye uses a full HD micro-OLED panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, supplied by Sony.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Directed and written by Scott Cooper based on a book by Warren Zanes, the micro-biopic chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 acoustic album Nebraska.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Family says county 'stole' family home over tiny tax, taking fight to Supreme Court.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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However, heat can cause iodide to be lost from the surface, leaving behind tiny holes.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dealing with competition from smaller personal computers, IBM’s business model began turning to services and software instead.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Common tactics Supporters of both parties now regularly receive urgent fundraising emails designed to draw in small-dollar donations, a significant part of how political candidates and parties pay for campaign operations and political advertising blitzes.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petite. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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