petiteness

noun

Definition of petitenessnext
as in scarcity

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  1. scarcity
  2. sparsity
  3. slimness
  4. stinginess
  5. spareness
Noun
  • In my experience, this level of demand typically translates into both scarcity and a higher cost of hiring, which can place top-tier tech talent out of reach for the average startup.
    — Vidya Plainfield, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Analysts say the premium reflects scarcity of access as much as conviction in the underlying business.
    — Anniek Bao,Jenny Lee, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Definition of scarcity
Noun
  • Structured sparsity assumes that two out of every four adjacent parameters are zero.
    — Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026
  • For those who like the simplistic approach of minimalism but question its sparsity, warm minimalism is the answer.
    — Erica Puisis, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of sparsity
Noun
  • The focus on slimness has fueled speculation about the emergence of phones with no charging ports, a design choice that Apple reportedly considered for the iPhone Air, according to Bloomberg.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The slimness undoubtedly raises questions about durability.
    — Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of slimness
Noun
  • What’s behind all the token stinginess?
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
  • That’s why Holmes’ steady stinginess looms so large.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Definition of stinginess
Noun
  • Scored only by drum machine, a single synth, chimes, and tubular bells, the song’s straightforward tale sounds dramatically magnificent in spite of its spareness.
    — Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of spareness
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