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Adjective
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Because the tragus area is prone to swelling, Tash recommends switching to a mini hoop once the piercing has fully healed, which can take anywhere from 6 to 12 months.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026 -
The Best Small Purses for Hands-Free Travel Days These mini purses fit the bare essentials—and little else.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For an even more dwarf species with similar cold tolerance, plant Gardenia jasminoides var.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Drake Decker, the owner of Decker Landscape & Design, singles out dwarf Alberta spruce as being especially unpalatable to deer.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That effort also brought back the rare frosted elfin butterfly for the first time in decades.—
Diana Stralberg,
The Conversation,
17 Dec. 2025
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Belying the heavy set of his frame, TR’s bodily extremities were by contrast a shade off—evident in elfin ears and tiny feet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Set a century before the events of Game of Thrones and 72 years after House of the Dragon, A Knight of Seven Kingdom follows two unlikely heroes wandering Westeros … a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), and his diminutive squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell).—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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Steaming, braising, roasting and more ways to make the most of the diminutive green vegetable.—
Aaron Hutcherson,
Washington Post,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The slightly shiny, spring-ready sage green feels fresh, and the in-between size is just right for carrying all your smallish essentials.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Surfers have been out in great numbers at this popular surf spot, thanks to smallish surf, somewhat warm water — by winter standards — and sunny skies after days of rain, meaning more beachgoers came across the stingrays and their pointy barbs.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Each eye uses a full HD micro-OLED panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, supplied by Sony.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Directed and written by Scott Cooper based on a book by Warren Zanes, the micro-biopic chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 acoustic album Nebraska.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One order of cioppino allegedly feeds two people but could sustain a family of four, packed with exclusively shellfish, including a tangle of Dungeness crab legs, squid tentacles, and petite shrimp.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Both denim styles are available in regular (S–3XL) and petite (SP–3XLP) sizing, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to inclusive fit.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Large clutches, like those at Bottega Veneta and Chanel, and comfortable shoulder bags like the Miu Miu multi-pocket bag, also featured.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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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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“Minikin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minikin. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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