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Definition of pint-sizenext

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Recent Examples of pint-size An episode with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen opens with Hall teaching the pint-size twins to shoot dice. Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2026 The new flavor arrived in stores Thursday but is only available in pint-size and for a limited time, a news release says. Sondra Hernandez, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026 The Brenner Boys, played by Andrew Walker, Paul Campbell, and Tyler Hynes, along with Mom, played by Margaret Colin, and pint-size scene-stealer Miles Marthaller as Thomas are all gathering once again for Christmas. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025 Housed in a pint-size log cabin, the designer served up hospitality essentials and prêt-à-picnic experiences through the month of August. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pint-size
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pint-size
Adjective
  • When Big Man arrives with Elena in tow, the diminutive Nora takes down the giant man in less than a minute, all without a bra on!
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Brick’s diminutive size helps ground a building — regardless of scale — in the human hand that was integral to its construction.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Instead, contestants compete for crowd reaction and are rewarded with attention and, in some cases, small cash prizes.
    Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Mix the cornstarch with the cold water in a small bowl to make a smooth slurry.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Big picture The league and the union are meeting regularly on various topics, but their disagreement on core economics — whether to move to a cap system — leaves little room for progress on the major issues.
    Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But that bipartisan effort was immediately panned by conservative groups, and little else has emerged as a serious solution.
    Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Large clutches, like those at Bottega Veneta and Chanel, and comfortable shoulder bags like the Miu Miu multi-pocket bag, also featured.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • My favorite and most-used is the Patagonia Baggies Brimmer ($50), which looks like a safari hat and should probably be matched with one of those tan, multi-pocket vests.
    Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 June 2021
Adjective
  • Issa would bring a picnic and sketchbooks and miniature watercolor palettes to meet up with a stranger, for instance.
    Emily Gould, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • There's a miniature sailboat mounted on a wall, a marble plinth bearing a pile of seashells.
    Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The Moon’s awkward angle to Venus this morning may bring tiny mismatches around timing, mood, or social plans, but nothing needs to become a big deal.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • One such collection of it-narratives survives in the form of the tiny manuscript books authored by children associated with the prominent New England Hale family.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Pint-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pint-size. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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