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Definition of pint-sizenext

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Recent Examples of pint-size 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 Originally built in the 1920s by founder Ettore Bugatti for his 4-year-old son, Roland, the pint-size electric car soon became a hit among family friends, resulting in a limited run of 500. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pint-size
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pint-size
Adjective
  • Diaz is diminutive, a creative left-footer who is more of a No 10 from the right, coming narrow to allow full-back Hakimi to push on.
    Simon Hughes, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • Fossils unearthed by archaeologists in the Liang Bua cave on the Indonesian island of Flores in 2003 led to the discovery of the diminutive hominin.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • In contrast, instruments on the FireSat satellites will be able to detect small brush and roadside fires 16 feet across.
    Eric Niiler, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • At the Cannes Film Festival in May, the model Toni Garrn made a striking appearance in a blue-black bustier dress embroidered with small petals.
    Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Adjective
  • There may be shitty people afoot in Independence, but not in that little house, not tonight.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
  • The Lost Legends videos demonstrate that, as with anything artistic, the talent of creator is crucial to success in AI so, ironically, Hollywood has little to fear from the technology.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 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
  • It has been done by attaching miniature electronic backpacks and running electrodes to the bugs’ antennae, and by having handlers wirelessly nudge them left or right.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • Junior bull riders generally graduate from riding horses, learning balance and agility, before testing their mettle on miniature bulls.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Adjective
  • Legionnaires’ disease is spread by inhaling tiny water droplets contaminated with Legionella bacteria.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
  • Once your cake is baked and cooled, use the back of a piping tip to cut out tiny circles.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

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“Pint-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pint-size. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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