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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
That small convenience quickly grew into an expectation: Every financial task—paying bills, sending money, tracking investments—should sit in one pocket-size app.
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Jamie Elkaleh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Here's what to know about the pocket-size tequilas.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Allow this pocket-size ornithologist to sort it out One of the things that most surprises visitors to London is the preponderance in recent years of large, aggressive, bright-green parakeets—often dozens of them flocking together.
—Jonathan Margolis, Air Mail, 2 Aug. 2025
Today, prices typically range from around $8 for the pocket-size version to about $30 for standard-sized special editions.
—Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for pocket-size
Jamie Elkaleh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Here's what to know about the pocket-size tequilas.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Allow this pocket-size ornithologist to sort it out One of the things that most surprises visitors to London is the preponderance in recent years of large, aggressive, bright-green parakeets—often dozens of them flocking together.
—Jonathan Margolis, Air Mail, 2 Aug. 2025
Today, prices typically range from around $8 for the pocket-size version to about $30 for standard-sized special editions.
—Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for pocket-size
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocket-size
Adjective
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This seems odd but ripening fruit releases small amounts of ethylene gas which can reduce the longevity of the arrangement.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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But the geographical distance is small compared to the geopolitical canyon the Games hope to bridge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hummingbirds are attracted to a number of flowering plants, but many people choose to install hummingbird feeders to attract these diminutive, fast-flying birds.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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While the Heat over the years have succeeded with smaller guards, the majority of success stories with those of diminutive stature are those with stockier builds, such as Tim Hardaway, Goran Dragic, Kyle Lowry or even current bulldog Davion Mitchell.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The importance of motive At this point, there’s little to suggest the motive is political or ideological, Leising said.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The big-tech releases from last week did little to calm nerves stateside, while some of Europe's biggest names are preparing to report this week.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 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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In 2018, the company had a viral moment when Catherine’s sister-in-law, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, wore their jeans at a public event, setting off a frenzy that spiked demand and overwhelmed the tiny operation of around 20 employees at the time.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Her subsequent eviction from the Beguines leads to her accepting the Bishop’s offer of sanctuary—as an anchorite, destined to live out her days in a tiny stone outcropping.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Several types of animals are raised at the farm including sheep, cattle, turkeys, hogs, and miniature donkeys.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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For a fun twist, try miniature daffodils.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Pocket-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket-size. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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