as in diminutive
having a small and thin body
—usually used to describe a woman or girl
She's petite and has short black hair. a petite young woman
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Recent Examples of petite
The petite, green-eyed Steffans was often billed as Cleo Nova in the movies written and directed by Sarno.
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Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
There’s also enough room for AirPods, a few petite makeup essentials, and even a passport.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
These cute lettuce heads are cultivated in California and Arizona using a unique seed variety that's bred to produce petite iceberg lettuce.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Shop our favorite high-, mid-, and low-rise fits for petite shoppers, and save up to 79 percent—prices start at just $20.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
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Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
There’s also enough room for AirPods, a few petite makeup essentials, and even a passport.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
These cute lettuce heads are cultivated in California and Arizona using a unique seed variety that's bred to produce petite iceberg lettuce.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Shop our favorite high-, mid-, and low-rise fits for petite shoppers, and save up to 79 percent—prices start at just $20.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petite
Adjective
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Hummingbirds are attracted to a number of flowering plants, but many people choose to install hummingbird feeders to attract these diminutive, fast-flying birds.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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While the Heat over the years have succeeded with smaller guards, the majority of success stories with those of diminutive stature are those with stockier builds, such as Tim Hardaway, Goran Dragic, Kyle Lowry or even current bulldog Davion Mitchell.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Most open up to a smallish balcony, just big enough for a book and coffee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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The size of the audience in the smallish auditorium surprised me on a Friday morning.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Reward your mini-game winners with prizes such as candy, desserts, or a drink.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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These mini-seismic events are not considered true earthquakes because there is no movement along faults or tectonic plate boundaries.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 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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Behind the vail of stability is that blast furnace engine driving the climate and marshaling powers which, when released, dwarf human capacities.—
Adam Frank,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The key is to choose a dwarf tree variety and a well-draining, roomy pot, and to take a few precautions to ensure your potted tree thrives.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 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
Adjective
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In 2018, the company had a viral moment when Catherine’s sister-in-law, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, wore their jeans at a public event, setting off a frenzy that spiked demand and overwhelmed the tiny operation of around 20 employees at the time.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Her subsequent eviction from the Beguines leads to her accepting the Bishop’s offer of sanctuary—as an anchorite, destined to live out her days in a tiny stone outcropping.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Caudle told The Associated Press in a recent interview that his vision is to deploy smaller, newer ships when possible instead of consistently turning to huge aircraft carriers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The small edit stood out for its playful party spirit and the brand was instantly associated to a sense of fun and maximalism unusual in the Scandinavian fashion scene.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petite. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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