minikin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for minikin
Adjective
  • Each episode is a mini movie, existing in its own world with a unique tone and vibe, featuring an eccentric lot of characters played by a truly gonzo parade of guest stars.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
  • And starting April 18, get a free mini flowerpot keychain with every in-store purchase (pot, get it?), while supplies last.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The look is elfin, but less shaggy than an elfish cut, often pulled off with a mod, micro-cut bang instead.
    Essence, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Chunky braids on the side of each model’s head to mimic horns emphasized the elfin quality of the beauty look.
    Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • There are several dwarf varieties that work well as groundcovers for sunny gardens, including ‘Little Trudy’ and ‘Little Titch’ that grow 8-10 inches tall and bear warm purple blooms.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Located about 200,000 light-years from Earth, the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is a dwarf galaxy home to active star formation.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • While diminutive, his many admirers would call him an intellectual giant.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Patty Maloney, the diminutive actress known for her work with actor Billy Barty and for her role on the cult classic Star Wars Holiday Special, died March 31, her manager confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Just like tons of other celebrities, Hailey Bieber is making a case for barely-there micro shorts.
    Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 15 Apr. 2025
  • On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Martinez suggests that tall hats can create the illusion of height for petite figures, while wide brims generally complement taller individuals.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • For instance, my favorite bean — the petite Alubia Blanca, virtually international — is creamy with a thin skin, perfect for the book’s Alubia Blancas With Clams and Spanish Chorizo.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • On a recent morning, Catharine Dahm ducked into Raf’s, the French-Italian bakery and restaurant on a pocket-size block of Elizabeth Street in downtown Manhattan.
    Laura Neilson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Arise Chicago staff has been encouraging people to keep a copy of the toolkit on hand, whether printed out and taped across the inside of the door or a pocket-size card for easy access.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
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 May. 2025.

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