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
The petite cup of black tea, enriched with milk and a special blend of spices, and served with a tender semolina cookie, is what many diners look forward to most.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Screen bezels appear to be far smaller than in other Garmin watches too, leading to fairly petite — for the screen size — dimensions of 41mm by 46mm.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The chicken liver mousse comes in a petite glass ramekin with a tart cherry aspic lining the top.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
The brand offers petite, regular and tall, accommodating many shapes and sizes.
—Jené Luciani Sena
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Screen bezels appear to be far smaller than in other Garmin watches too, leading to fairly petite — for the screen size — dimensions of 41mm by 46mm.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The chicken liver mousse comes in a petite glass ramekin with a tart cherry aspic lining the top.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
The brand offers petite, regular and tall, accommodating many shapes and sizes.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petite
Adjective
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And following a violent barn house showdown in which a diminutive, yet completely feral, octogenarian visibly grows new fangs, such suspicions are confirmed.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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One-quarter of the way through the 21st Century, high-end SUVs are one of the dominant categories in the automotive market — every brand from Acura to Volvo has them, in sizes ranging from diminutive to Brobdingnagian.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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This patriotic gathering parades down Donnelly Street, bringing together over 70 local organizations to celebrate with costumes, antique cars, mini vehicles, and even animals.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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The pair then joked about hosting a mini meditation as relaxing music started to play.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
17 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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But bushier, usually dwarf varieties, will produce sunflowers throughout the growing season, from spring into late summer.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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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,
18 June 2025
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Citing micro data from the Labor Department, the WSJ estimates graduates have an unemployment rate of 6.6% over the past 12 months ending in May, the highest level in a decade with the exception of the pandemic spike.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Tech has a tiny presence on the Southeast Asia 500, generating just under 3% of the list’s total revenue.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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Capture brain signals: The device's tiny electrodes pick up signals from individual neurons in the motor cortex.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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These scopes will be able to resolve features as small as 8 inches (20 centimeters) on the lunar surface from an altitude of 31 miles (50 kilometers), according to Firefly.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
18 June 2025
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This sauce is also the perfect way to add just a small amount of unsweetened dark chocolate into your day.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
18 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 28 Jun. 2025.
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