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a very small automobile
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Recent Examples of mini
Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.
—Andrea Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
One is trading either Duran or Abreu in a mini blockbuster, ideally for the infield bat the club needs.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
At the Rising Stars mini-tournament Friday, Clippers chairman Steve Ballmer and NBA commissioner Adam Silver will give out the final set of hoops to deserving families.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.
—Andrea Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Platters of sashimi, soft black cod, mini wagyu burgers, and rolls of sushi feature on the extensive menu.
—Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
One is trading either Duran or Abreu in a mini blockbuster, ideally for the infield bat the club needs.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mini
Noun
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Unfortunately, a lot of the homes near Guthrie's residence are far from the street and are obscured by shrubbery, Siminoff said, so collecting video data of cars on the road might be hard in this case.—
Liz Kreutz,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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To see a Cisitalia 202 in the metal is to appreciate how diminutive and jewellike the car really is.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The dress, an ode to Giorgio Armani, also featured two cutouts on her shoulders and a micro turtleneck, both of which were crystal- and pearl-dusted, as were the cuffs of her sleeves.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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But there’s also the micro issue.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The measure excludes food services, auto dealers, building materials stores and gasoline stations.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Detroit’s ranking as the most affordable city in Remitly’s list reflects the city’s decades-long population loss, driven by white flight and a decline in the auto industry, Lens said.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The latest extension debuts two new washes, Daydreamer and Starry Eyed, and introduces the entire offering in petite sizes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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An adjustable elastic waistband and breathable, airy fit define the comfy joggers, and petite travelers will likely be drawn to this style since the hem won’t drag along the airport ground.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Stir for five to 10 seconds (if using very small ice) to 25 to 30 seconds (if using very large ice), strain either into a rocks glass over fresh ice or up, in a coupe, depending on your preference.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Bentley Supersports coupé, which debuted last November with a limited manufacturing run of just 500 cars, boasts a two-seater cabin, carbon fiber bodykit and a V8 engine.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the United States, model-publication licensing also likely collides with speech law.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Feb. 2026
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Normalize mental health conversations and model healthy leadership by taking time off, setting boundaries and seeking help when needed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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According to state police, both Santiago and Reddick refused medical attention at the scene and were charged with various motor vehicle and narcotics offenses.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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The agency is one of four — voter, motor vehicle and labor records are the others — from which the state pulls jurors, but is the only one that doesn’t include date of birth information.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pikmin, the tremendous series of strategy games about a miniature spaceman commanding an army of tiny plant people around gardens, was inspired by his gardening fascination.—
Chris Plante,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a miniature muffin pan, dollop a tablespoon of batter into each cup and decorate with your topping of choice.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Mini.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mini. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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