as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average
a bantam comedian who is known to fellow performers for his oversize ego
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Recent Examples of bantam
Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2019
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2023
And the bantam hen is now earning recognition: Guinness World Records has named her the world’s oldest living chicken.
—Cathy Free, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2023
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Adjective
Tipping the scales at a bantam weight of only 1.14 pounds, and less than a foot long, even the gram-conscious minimalists have to take notice.
—Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2019
Noun
In the years that followed, that little chick grew up to become a healthy adult bantam hen named Peanut.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2023
And the bantam hen is now earning recognition: Guinness World Records has named her the world’s oldest living chicken.
—Cathy Free, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bantam
Adjective
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The 2024 edition of this diminutive all-arounder—capable of gaming, media playback, and light productivity—sees an improvement in processing power over previous iterations thanks to the A17 Pro chip.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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The button bush is not a diminutive plant, reaching up to 12 feet tall by 4 feet wide at maturity.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In 2022, a consortium of private retirement-plan providers announced a collaboration to boost the portability of small retirement accounts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The space consists of two levels—one for dancing and one for dining at small cocktail tables.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The peewee population interacted with each other in various settings and included bocce bowlers, bare-bottomed peasants, baguette bakers, blind men, the mustachioed mayor, female fishmongers, dunce hat-wearing schoolboys, snail saleswomen, and gobs more characters.—
gqlshare,
Orange County Register,
15 Jan. 2025
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Desperate for influence and envious of peewee states that have it, California has tried various early primary schemes since 1996.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2024
Adjective
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There were little tiny water bubbles around each of them.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Gone are most of the toggle switches (and the little safety protrusions that accompanied them) on the dashboard, with the exception of one for changing between drive, reverse, and neutral, plus another to switch between drive modes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 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
Adjective
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Known for: Its tiny colorful bags, like Le Bisou, Mini Chiquito, and Bambino.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The internet has fallen head-over-heels for a tiny puppy who discovered his own reflection and instantly tried to engage it in play.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That’s an eight-example unicorn in reality, though now reborn in miniature, and in greater numbers.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Her feed deploys the tropes and techniques of various TV and social-media genres in miniature.—
James Poniewozik,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Her mini wore a mint green ski suit with red ski goggles, stealing the moment.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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Apple has updated its vintage product list by adding the iPhone 6s and the 2018 Mac mini.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Bantam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bantam. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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