1
as in elf
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
Snow White and the seven dwarfs
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2
as in diminutive
something (such as an animal) much smaller than others of its kind
Shetland ponies are the dwarfs of the horse world
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as in nobody
a person of no importance or influence
it would be ridiculous to compare the two sculptors—one's a giant of the art world and the other's a dwarf
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as in to halt
to hold back the normal growth of
shrubs dwarfed by the lack of water
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as in dwarfish
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Recent Examples of dwarf
Victoria Corless, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The team also discovered two more new species of dwarf gecko: Lygodactylus arnei and Lygodactylus andavambato.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
His social media footprint dwarfs that of even Timothée Chalamet.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
While Amazon Web Services remains the leader in the business of renting computing power, its 17% revenue growth in the second quarter was dwarfed by smaller rivals.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Other recent surveys have started to find small satellite galaxies orbiting isolated dwarf galaxies.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The team also discovered two more new species of dwarf gecko: Lygodactylus arnei and Lygodactylus andavambato.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
But the big one, the mortgage payment, dwarfs all.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
His social media footprint dwarfs that of even Timothée Chalamet.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
But humans dwarf the competence of a dolphin or a chimpanzee.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
While Amazon Web Services remains the leader in the business of renting computing power, its 17% revenue growth in the second quarter was dwarfed by smaller rivals.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwarf
Noun
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Meanwhile, the virtuous, near-immortal elves of Lothlórien are depicted living peacefully in a realm of lush flora and elaborate tree-houses.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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This time it was set in a fantasy world where the player controls an elf whose race is fighting off hordes of otherworldly monsters.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Meaning: The name Indie can be a diminutive of the names India (country southern Asia) or Indiana (state in midwestern U.S.).—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2025
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Residing on hillside slopes and gently rolling valleys surrounding the stately medieval village of Montalcino, vineyards in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG are home to a clone of Sangiovese known locally as Brunello, which is a diminutive of the Italian word for brown.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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More importantly, the narrative explores both sides of the conflict from the POV of grunts and 'nobodies' trying to navigate the post-Civil War state of the galaxy before the fighting stops.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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None of these nobodies is performing like Grimes just yet, and until someone does Grier better get active trying to find a handful of veteran cornerbacks whom this team can call on, and sign to patch up the weakest unit on the team.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Thanks to Chouinard’s financial backing, the development was halted, the river was protected, and the surf break was preserved.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Under orders from General Erinmore (Colin Firth), the pair must traverse enemy lines to deliver a life-or-death message to Colonel Mackenzie (Benedict Cumberbatch), halting an attack that would endanger more than 1,000 men.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Leigh Gill is set to play Griphook, after his brief appearance as another goblin, Red, in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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At their largest, Orchestina goblin spiders are about one-tenth of an inch long — smaller than a grain of rice.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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She, the cinema; he, the audience — these ciphers would be compelling in short-form, but in carrying a feature they’re only buoyed by the natural chemistry of their performers.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Most organizations have little to no understanding of what cryptographic ciphers, keys and protocols are in use across their networks, applications and devices.—
Anand Oswal,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Eight engines, four water tenders, five dozers and two hand crews have been working to suppress the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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This ensures lithium is deposited smoothly across the anode, effectively suppressing dendrite growth even under rapid-charging conditions.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pair the duo with fairy lights, a thin linen runner, and more faux foliage to create a stunning seasonal scene.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The fairy houses – known as domus de janas in Sardinian – date back over 5,000 years to the late Neolithic and Copper Age.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Dwarf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwarf. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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