as in smallness
the quality or state of being little in size
the diminutiveness of jockeys prompts some people to make them the butt of jokes
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Noun
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The designer said she was inspired by the smallness of the human compared to the universe’s vastness.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Her big band from the Land tour is present on this album to draw a loud counterpoint to the protagonist’s quest for smallness and silence.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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My matzo balls took twice as long to cook according to her fineness in the video.—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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The term plant texture refers to the fineness or coarseness, roughness or smoothness, heaviness or lightness of a particular plant.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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For most people eating a typical diet, sodium deficiency is very rare.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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This season, however, due to a number of factors including changing personnel, injuries, underperformance from key players and tactical deficiencies, Liverpool have become a soft touch and easy to play against.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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“Diminutiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminutiveness. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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