variants or pint-sized
as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average a pint-size wrestler who could defeat opponents twice his size

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Recent Examples of pint-size San Bernardino County officials approved new deals in April with a local nonprofit to help sterilize and relocate many of the pint-size equines to sanctuaries. Annie Goodykoontz, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025 The work begins at 4 a.m. when the first shift arrives at the pint-size bakery, with most working around a small center table. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025 The pint-size dog, named Eevee, carried a larger-than-life presence at the evening event, claiming center stage in a moment that went viral after being shared to the platform under @cinthyakarelyy. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025 Samantha Eggar plays a disturbed woman who brings monsters to a custody battle, manifesting her resentment as pint-size rage babies that threaten her daughter, her ex-husband, and anyone else who gets on her bad side. A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pint-size
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Adjective
  • The diminutive Argentine ghosted between defenders, leapt high behind 6ft 2in center back Rio Ferdinand and met the ball with a perfect header, looping it past goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar into the far corner of the net.
    Asli Pelit, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • There was the diminutive Puck, whose tiny body could hurdle through foes like a bowling ball, and Sasquatch, the scientist Walter Langkowski who transformed into a Hulk-like mythical Great Beast of the North with but a thought.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • This ultra-lightweight chair weighs just 3 pounds and packs into a carrying case the size of a small purse.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper and garlic powder.
    Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • There is also a miniature manmade ocean, as well as a mangrove wetland and a fog desert landscape.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 July 2025
  • The idea is that miniature sets are cheaper to construct than real ones, and the Magicam process allows for special effects.
    Andrew Tobias, Vulture, 7 July 2025

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“Pint-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pint-size. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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