minikin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for minikin
Adjective
  • Not only does the launch include versatile summer styles, such as mini and maxi dresses, pointelle sweater vests, and sandals, but our favorite pieces are all under $40.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 24 July 2025
  • The new alternate helmet is also available in mini, replica, and authentic form.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 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
  • The black hole might have once been at the core of a dwarf galaxy that was whittled down — unwrapped like a Christmas present — by the gravitational tides of the larger NGC 6099.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 July 2025
  • The idea that the black hole lies at the center of a dwarf galaxy can be dismissed almost out of hand since dwarf galaxies typically don’t form black holes that big.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • Over the past century, however, pollution, invasive species and excessive water pumping have destabilized the ecosystem, pushing the diminutive delta smelt toward extinction.
    Moira Donovan, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 July 2025
  • Hawkins is the revelation here, a diminutive, hippy-dippy monster.
    Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Adjective
  • On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2025
  • This new platform – Israel’s first of its kind — will be building on the surge of micro dramas that have become a cultural phenomenon in China, tapping into the dramatic shift in viewing habits.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 July 2025
Adjective
  • Her mother Percy, a petite 77-year-old bundle of energy, addressed the fact that the Games are not Native-only, but are open to anybody.
    Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
  • Plus, the petite sizing means the length actually hits above my knee.
    Rylee Johnston, People.com, 27 July 2025
Adjective
  • Today, prices typically range from around $8 for the pocket-size version to about $30 for standard-sized special editions.
    Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
  • The secure-fit wingtip design keeps them in place during workouts, and the pocket-size charging case provides up to 24 hours of total battery life.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 June 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 6 Aug. 2025.

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