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also pocket-sized
as in small
of a size that is less than average
a pocket-size country in the Pyrenees
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Recent Examples of pocket-size
Our phones are turning into pocket-size casinos, offering windowless retreats from the real.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
While other systems can do the same, this one is pocket-size compared to others and super accurate.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2025
Nightlife El Gallo Altanero The world-class bar scene in Guadalajara owes much to El Gallo Altanero, a pocket-size spot in the Americana neighborhood that exclusively stocks independently owned tequila brands and mixes them up in cocktails that regularly change.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Here's what to know about the pocket-size tequilas.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
While other systems can do the same, this one is pocket-size compared to others and super accurate.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2025
Nightlife El Gallo Altanero The world-class bar scene in Guadalajara owes much to El Gallo Altanero, a pocket-size spot in the Americana neighborhood that exclusively stocks independently owned tequila brands and mixes them up in cocktails that regularly change.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Here's what to know about the pocket-size tequilas.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pocket-size
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocket-size
Adjective
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Modern warfare has shown that traditional radar systems often struggle to identify and monitor many small drones flying together.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Adjust a subscription or renegotiate a small fee, then record the change, because tracking progress reinforces confidence and protects your careful planning.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Chinese-speaking netizens were amused by the story, and in particular the absurd display of cops escorting the diminutive android.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
12 Mar. 2026
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Despite its diminutive size, there are some big (quite literally) reasons to visit Terlingua.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Boston bats made little noise all night in North Port.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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But even this caricature is more than what’s afforded to Zoe (Iris Apatow) and her Deaf sister Chloe (Millicent Simmonds), whose collective function is the former interpreting for the latter in American Sign Language, but little else.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Built with water-resistant polyester, this spacious duffel has a dedicated shoe compartment, an end pocket for wet or dirty clothes, a multi-pocket compression panel for organization, and an interior divider curtain that can be removed to hold bulky clothes or outdoor gear.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These tiny emitters resemble miniature ski jumps that launch beams of light into free space.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Unlike crustaceans, insects developed a system of oxygen intake through tiny holes in their bodies.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These tiny emitters resemble miniature ski jumps that launch beams of light into free space.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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There will be an Italian gelato machine whipping up fresh ice cream, a station spraying 24-karat gold onto miniature chocolate Oscars, and a live izakaya doling out traditional Japanese bites, as reported by Reuters.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Pocket-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket-size. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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