petiteness

Definition of petitenessnext

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Noun
  • When the act of producing becomes abundant, its scarcity value falls.
    Elton Chan, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • To add to the problem, ordinary Cubans face malnutrition due to scarcity and high food prices.
    Sarah Moreno July 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Structured sparsity assumes that two out of every four adjacent parameters are zero.
    Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026
  • For those who like the simplistic approach of minimalism but question its sparsity, warm minimalism is the answer.
    Erica Puisis, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The focus on slimness has fueled speculation about the emergence of phones with no charging ports, a design choice that Apple reportedly considered for the iPhone Air, according to Bloomberg.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The slimness undoubtedly raises questions about durability.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • What’s behind all the token stinginess?
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
  • That’s why Holmes’ steady stinginess looms so large.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • Scored only by drum machine, a single synth, chimes, and tubular bells, the song’s straightforward tale sounds dramatically magnificent in spite of its spareness.
    Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Petiteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petiteness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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