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Adjective
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This semi-dwarf agapanthus sparkles with clusters of violet-blue flowers atop sturdy stems that make excellent cuttings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026 -
The bond between the dwarf calf and the aging horse blossomed over the following months.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Things that adults would never find entertaining can keep little bitty ones occupied for ages.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Maxine was a once little bitty speck of a thing who had a pretty rough start in life.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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While some of these toys and non-toy gifts are not evaluated in the Lab, editors still look for gifts put out by trusted brands, gifts with great reviews from purchasers, best-sellers and editors' favorites.—
Good Housekeeping,
Good Housekeeping,
13 Dec. 2022
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Not surprisingly, the non-toy version was well beyond my household budget, and — less surprisingly, still — months on back order.—
Marci Vogel,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2022
Adjective
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If allowed to outgrow their pots, any of these types of plants can become stunted.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
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Crowding leads to disease, pests and stunted growth.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The girls, buzzed on miniature cans of soda, lingered in the liminal space between rolling credits and parental pickup.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Prairie Plants to Try In addition to wildlife habitat and food, a miniature prairie delivers year-round texture and color variation.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
3 May 2026
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The collection, available May 7-10 at participating Krispy Kreme shops nationwide, mixes two new mini doughnuts with two fan favorites, according to the chain.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Jo and Naomi McPherson were playing out of mini amps.—
Katie Gavin,
Time,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Hantaviruses are groups of viruses – microscopic organisms that infect hosts – transmitted by mice and rats.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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To protect the fragile ecosystem from invasive species large and microscopic, visitors are told to stay away from animals and to avoid touching the ground with anything but their feet.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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My mother-in-law uses the Boacay Soft and Warm Travel Blanket because the ultra-soft, micro-plush fabric keeps her warm in chilly airplane cabins without irritating her skin.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Since their November 2017 engagement, Meghan’s made one notable change to the piece, replacing the original gold band with a thin micro-pavé band.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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“Runtish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runtish. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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