minikin

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minikin
Adjective
  • Score everything from the famous professional stand mixer (in a mini version) to kitchen helpers, like food processors and hand blenders for less, with savings of up to 72 percent off.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
  • The group warns prospective owners to expect their mini pig to become larger than estimated, and not to trust a breeder who promises their pig will remain tiny.
    John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Precisely the sorts of things that a federal coronavirus task force and its elfin leader should be focused on, in other words.
    Libby Watson, The New Republic, 15 May 2020
  • Before leading me on a tour of the outdoor sets and soundstages, Logan, an elfin presence with a demeanor that splits the difference between fanatical and very nice, greeted me at his office in a repurposed hacienda.
    Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2020
Adjective
  • Tree stakes are particularly beneficial for bare-root or top-heavy trees, dwarf citrus trees with smaller root systems, and trees growing on slopes and in windy areas.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Plants selected may have naturally compact or symmetrical forms and are chosen more for that quality than flowering capacity, although azaleas and dwarf Indian hawthorns, which flower for a single season, are often included.
    Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Tribute Series Roadster The Shelby Cobra is one of the most revered and storied automotive models in history, a diminutive titan that made an indelible mark in both motorsport and sports-car culture upon its debut.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Scale jumps from diminutive to oversized, often in a single room.
    Michael Boodro, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • And while it’s not advertised as a petite sweater, many petite shoppers are praising this piece for its size, design, and overall fit.
    Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Embracing the cropped nature of these jeans is especially helpful for petite frames and those with shorter legs.
    Andrea Bossi, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Today, pocket-size family farmsteads on the canyon floor, often tucked against sheer walls, coexist with the ancient ruins and rock art.
    Derek M. Norman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The 160-page, pocket-size book — which in customary Michelin style includes a detachable city map — signals the growing stature of Detroit in the tourism industry.
    Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
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“Minikin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minikin. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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