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
Get these comfy, petite-friendly travel pants for as low as $25, and save up to 49 percent right now before some deals end.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
This year’s promotions are especially ripe with small space-friendly gems like petite seating and versatile home decor.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2026
The Elvissa is a shrunken, '90s-esque oval shape with curved metal arms that add architectural edge in a petite size that's great for flattering smaller faces.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Because of its petite imprint, the 24-room Casa Cañita naturally gives off bed-and-breakfast vibes, thanks to a focus on home-away-from-home feels and a minimal amount of common spaces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
This year’s promotions are especially ripe with small space-friendly gems like petite seating and versatile home decor.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2026
The Elvissa is a shrunken, '90s-esque oval shape with curved metal arms that add architectural edge in a petite size that's great for flattering smaller faces.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Because of its petite imprint, the 24-room Casa Cañita naturally gives off bed-and-breakfast vibes, thanks to a focus on home-away-from-home feels and a minimal amount of common spaces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petite
Adjective
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First off, he was surprised by the number of diminutive people looking to take a punch at him, the way Apollo Creed did his alter-ego Rocky Balboa — starting with Paddy Chayefsky, the playwright and Network screenwriter who was up against Stallone for Best Screenplay.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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His comparatively diminutive size, combined with his explosiveness and strength, ultimately proved a unique asset rather than a liability.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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By 1900, the Irish-speaking areas were a ragged patchwork of smallish standalone zones, clinging to the island’s western and southern shores.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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So moving Stankoven to the middle in training camp certainly raised the eyebrows of many, especially considering Carolina has several other smallish players among its forward corps.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Given the unconventional setup of the tour – basically a series of mini residencies – many fans had no choice but to hop a flight to see him.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Lipa wore the sandals with an archival Jean Paul Gaultier mini dress from the spring 2009 collection.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Olah is a boyish, elfin prodigy who, at nineteen, met Amodei on his first visit to the Bay Area.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Semi-dwarf varieties grow to between 3 and 8 feet tall, while giant sunflowers grow at least 8 feet tall.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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French marigolds offer excellent pest protection, available in both dwarf and full sizes to suit any garden space.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Warsh shares Miran's view that the Fed has gotten tripped in over analyzing micro-level prices, Warsh said at his April 21 confirmation hearing.—
Matt Peterson,Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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At the same time, data suggests that 51,000 sites across the nation could support micro hydropower generation.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Despite their tiny size, the devices delivered some of the strongest efficiencies reported for ultrathin perovskite solar technology.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The kibble is smaller and meant for tiny mouths.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Eggs, sushi, and crypto The account paid attention to smaller stories, too.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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East is a boutique hotel, some condos, and a small residential neighborhood with a few local restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petite. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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