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as in short
having relatively little height
there was a little hedge separating the two lawns
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as in small
lacking importance
there were just a few little details left to take care of
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as in narrow
not broad or open in views or opinions
little-minded people who dislike the fact that human society is always progressing
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as in brief
not lasting for a considerable time
let's take a little pause to relax
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as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average
the petting zoo has a little horse in addition to all of the goats and sheep
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as in slightly
in a very small quantity or degree
we had little more than we needed to survive in the wilderness
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as in rarely
not often
he's been studying very little for the bar exam
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as in bit
a very small amount
there's just a little of the pie left
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Recent Examples of little
Aris Folley, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
For fighters on the front lines, even high-ranking officers, peace talks mean little.
—Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Brian Evans,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
The company’s revenue and per-share profit may have been little changed from a year earlier.
—Josh Fellman, Quartz, 30 Mar. 2025
Devonne Goode, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
Choose from nine colors and patterns, such as versatile solid grey to a fun rainbow tie-dye hue that’s great for the littles at home.
—Brittany Vanderbill, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Full Story Tax Watch Why Trump’s tariffs may do little to pay for tax cuts
The White House is arguing that revenue from President Trump’s tariffs on U.S. importers is going to help pay for domestic tax cuts.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
For fighters on the front lines, even high-ranking officers, peace talks mean little.
—Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Other measures for quits, hires and layoffs and separations were little changed, according to the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.
—Brian Evans,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
The company’s revenue and per-share profit may have been little changed from a year earlier.
—Josh Fellman, Quartz, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
Attention, littles: Ms. Rachel is on her way to Netflix!
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
Choose from nine colors and patterns, such as versatile solid grey to a fun rainbow tie-dye hue that’s great for the littles at home.
—Brittany Vanderbill, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for little
Adjective
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But the short answer either way was: Good God, yes!—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The roster of those who have fallen short magnifies the challenge.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With any luck, a little digestive distress will be just a small trade-off for getting past your illness and feeling like yourself again.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
7 Apr. 2025
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Nudie Jeans has a big idea for a new small retail concept.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The narrow five-game spread between the top and bottom performers illustrates the relative consistency in baseline predictive ability.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Any migrant can individually bring a claim, Harris argued, but only in Texas where they're being held, and only along narrower grounds.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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More recently, a brief outburst of about 90 per hour was seen in 1922.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Francis made the unannounced visit near the end of Mass and delivered a brief greeting, all while receiving oxygen via his nose.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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
Adverb
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Unfortunately, the two rarely see each other much these days.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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But even when there’s no drama, divorce is rarely clean.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Everybody was a little bit like at the end of summer camp, although a bit too grown up for this to be true.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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Yet the other major mystery of the series, surrounding the possible identity of Ruby Sunday’s mother, felt a little bit anticlimactic when she was unveiled, even though the thought process behind that storyline was touching.—
Scott Bryan,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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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In late spring and early summer, tiny pink or purple flowers appear in clusters that may cover the foliage and attract a variety of pollinators.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Little.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/little. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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