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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hop-o'-my-thumb
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Mod minis from resort are juxtaposed by spring’s fluid, organic shapes and strong leather outerwear.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025 -
Monaco wore a white halter neck mini dress and a veil that stopped around the middle of her back on their big day.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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The punches were delivered with the force of a featherweight and a couple bantams.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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Even though this circular haven is bantam in size, there are plenty of things to do to keep you tickled during your visit.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Sachs’s ability to convey lives in miniature should serve him well with such an intimate, subtle premise, especially given the power of these two actors.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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From the audience under the rotunda, Republicans gleamed their approval and Democrats sulked in opposition — a piece of theater that, in miniature, encapsulated the broader partisan divisions and cultural differences that practically define American politics in the modern era.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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To assemble the trifles, use an upside-down half-pint jelly jar as a cookie cutter and cut 20 circles from the baked cake.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2025
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When women did drink, their capacity for alcohol was as diminished as their access to public space – women were expected to drink fortified wines or, if need be, a half-pint, according to Clare Herrick, a Professor of Geography and Global Health.—
Sadhbh O'Sullivan,
refinery29.com,
12 Oct. 2019
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