as in small
of a size that is less than average
recent college graduates crowding into a dinky New York City apartment
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Recent Examples of dinky
And for some reason, although the Boston mob in Quebec is making collections only from dinky farmers and owners of local businesses, Mike has no connection at all to the only financially flush organization in the province.
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Ditch your dinky pots and pans and check out the selection of cast iron or nonstick cookware that can stand the test of time.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
The path leads to Saint Paul de Vence's dinky cemetery, the final resting place of the Maeghts, Chagall, and French actor Georges Géret.
—Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Cordless vacuums are notorious for having dinky batteries that die after a few minutes of cleaning, but one that wowed us with its lasting power is on sale at Amazon today.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Ditch your dinky pots and pans and check out the selection of cast iron or nonstick cookware that can stand the test of time.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
The path leads to Saint Paul de Vence's dinky cemetery, the final resting place of the Maeghts, Chagall, and French actor Georges Géret.
—Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Cordless vacuums are notorious for having dinky batteries that die after a few minutes of cleaning, but one that wowed us with its lasting power is on sale at Amazon today.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinky
Adjective
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In North Carolina, a brush fire in the mountains was threatening Tryon and Saluda, small communities in the Blue Ridge Mountains about 40 miles south of Asheville.—
Amy Graff,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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Corporate taxes, contrary to popular belief, is relatively small ($50 billion).—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Presented here, through some visual trickery, as a diminutive schlump with a hideous comb-over, Hawke doesn’t exactly disappear into the role, which strikes me as fortuitous and perhaps deliberate.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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Named Grace after the late pioneer of software engineering Grace Murray Hopper, the diminutive craft will conduct several hops that reach up to 50 meters (164 feet) in the air before diving into a nearby crater that lives in permanent shadow.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Very little of that is likely to come from defense cuts.—
Jeremy Lott,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Dolly Parton and Carl Dean had one of the entertainment industry's most enduring marriages, but very little is known about the country music legend's late husband.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The indie retailer is partnering up with Mattel to debut a limited-edition line of clothing and accessories inspired by the tiny doll.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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Acupuncture and the tiny sugar pellets of homeopathy.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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“Dinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinky. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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