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 For the discerning, modern-minded parent whose home is designed within an inch of its life, Knoll’s pint-size Barcelona chair ensures that even your little one’s seating adheres to the International Style. Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025 The Windy City Ramblers — led by the bouncy trumpeter Mario Abney and, sometimes, his two pint-size kids — would then process into Pritzker Pavilion. Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025 These were comfortable for our pint-size tester to wear for several hours at a time, with nicely cushioned ear cups and a simple design that didn’t feel too high tech or intimidating. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025 Then Sharon recalls the events surrounding the tragic death of Randy Rhoads, the pint-size wizard of a guitarist who helped Ozzy launch his solo career. Erik Hedegaard, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for pint-size
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Adjective
  • Skeet is a diminutive figure with short, gray hair, and a round face with prominent cheeks.
    Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Thankfully, most garages will accommodate both, as these are diminutive vehicles when compared to any American iron of the era.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • By a rough count, Flagg played in approximately six different lineups, including some small-ball looks with Dwight Powell at center.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
  • While there is acknowledgement that smaller teams, such as Norway’s Valarenga, could be on the receiving end of heavy defeats with the shift in format, the benefits of seeing top seeds clash early in the competition mean more overall interest.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The 55 miniature pieces fit neatly inside a tin that doubles as a magnetic play surface.
    Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The Henry Ford Health Fort Wayne Tot Lot — an area designed for young children that includes smaller play structures, including a miniature Fort Wayne — also features creatures designed by Detroit students.
    Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Pint-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pint-size. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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