as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average
the emergency kit comes with a toylike wrench, which supposedly is better than nothing
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Adjective
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The best part of that bit is a diminutive JD Vance as Tattoo.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025 -
Visible only under a microscope, the diminutive innards are called organoids.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On a sunny morning in late June, his exercise regimen began with small steps: His right foot keeping pace with the treadmill, his left foot stationary, off to the side.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Going directly from cooking inside the house and only trying my own food to trying small restaurants and traveling within a week’s span was a blessing.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There was a broad perception that López Obrador did little to confront the cartels.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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These hard-working little creatures stockpile food in their dens for winter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Once inside the lymph node, the liver cells induce it to start growing a miniature version of a liver, called an ectopic organ, which has the same function as the original.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Early plans for a Lilliputian Museum and Lilliputian Land with a miniature train and canal boat rides eventually got absorbed into Fantasyland.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The tiny matching spoon fits perfectly inside the lid of the jam jar, and the jar even comes with a circular spoon rest. Serve up your favorite jams of the season, or use the jar in a gift basket alongside homemade creations during the holidays.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hoops can range from tiny huggies to bold statement pieces and come in a variety of shapes—oval, square, triangular, and beyond.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The Vault by Vans x Nicole McLaughlin Collection includes special-edition versions of the iconic Vans Slip-On VP VR3 LX with adaptations—think canvas pockets and easy-carry heel straps—inspired by a classic multi-pocket garden tote and workwear bucket bag often used on construction job sites.—
Hollyanna McCollom,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2023
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“Toylike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toylike. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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