as in diminutive
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind
a breed that is the midget of the horse world
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Noun
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This name could work as a diminutive of Gessica, which itself is a variant of Jessica.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025 -
For example, Katie is a diminutive of Katherine and Lisa is a diminutive of Elizabeth.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.—
Robert Higgs,
cleveland,
1 Feb. 2023
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The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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With the advent of high-resolution, miniature cameras, several people have decided to strap these cameras on to high-altitude balloons and take pictures from up high.—
Ailsa Harvey,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Setting aside the delightful incongruity between the coach who once promised to bite off peoples’ kneecaps and his miniature companions, the fourth-down factor is a big part of what makes the Lions Must-See TV.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.—
Janelle Davis,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2023
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Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
21 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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The pup worked for 13 years helping make others smile — including countless patients at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where he was named the tiniest therapy dog out of more than 100 enrolled in the hospital’s Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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There was a tiny cell, its walls painted deep red and carved with graffiti, where prisoners who were to be executed were kept.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The latter performance won a Silver Bear for Best Acting in a Leading Role at the Berlin Film Festival, so Stan could have the teeniest leg up in that respect.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
28 June 2024
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But now they are also being encouraged to gaze down at the painstaking details of the dolls’ house, with some of its teeniest artifacts placed in low cases to benefit close inspection.—
Megan Specia,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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Jay Harris Bergvall’s influence continues to grow Among the micro issues this season, Lucas Bergvall’s development is among the most positive — and this was another fine night for him.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Fuentes says there'll still be lots of room for micro accents with magnetics, ombres, chromes, and glitters.—
Raquel Reichard,
refinery29.com,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Now, for the first time, researchers have watched the opening choreography of this microscopic dance by inducing endosymbiosis in the lab.—
Molly Herring,
WIRED,
26 Jan. 2025
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Finally, nature’s hidden secrets are shown in the microscopic world of the Close-up Photographer of the Year competition: see the winning images here.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Midget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midget. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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