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or pint-sized
as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average
a pint-size wrestler who could defeat opponents twice his size
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Recent Examples of pint-size
Originally built in the 1920s by founder Ettore Bugatti for his 4-year-old son, Roland, the pint-size electric car soon became a hit among family friends, resulting in a limited run of 500.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Aside from looking creepy, sort of a given with all porcelain dolls of a certain age, Annabelle doesn’t do much of anything, and yet that hasn’t stopped her from headlining her own spinoff series and getting mentioned in the same breath as far more dynamic pint-size killers like Chucky and M3gan.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
For the discerning, modern-minded parent whose home is designed within an inch of its life, Knoll’s pint-size Barcelona chair ensures that even your little one’s seating adheres to the International Style.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
The Windy City Ramblers — led by the bouncy trumpeter Mario Abney and, sometimes, his two pint-size kids — would then process into Pritzker Pavilion.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Aside from looking creepy, sort of a given with all porcelain dolls of a certain age, Annabelle doesn’t do much of anything, and yet that hasn’t stopped her from headlining her own spinoff series and getting mentioned in the same breath as far more dynamic pint-size killers like Chucky and M3gan.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
For the discerning, modern-minded parent whose home is designed within an inch of its life, Knoll’s pint-size Barcelona chair ensures that even your little one’s seating adheres to the International Style.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
The Windy City Ramblers — led by the bouncy trumpeter Mario Abney and, sometimes, his two pint-size kids — would then process into Pritzker Pavilion.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pint-size
Adjective
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Poison dart frog species have long fascinated researchers and the public, partly because of their diminutive size and striking color patterns and also because of the stories surrounding the deadly toxins found on their bodies.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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To see a Cisitalia 202 in the metal is to appreciate how diminutive and jewellike the car really is.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The little sluiceways through the shoals were only a few inches deep, so the coontail moss was also that much closer to the surface.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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That polarization leaves little margin for prosecutorial missteps.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 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
Adjective
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Pikmin, the tremendous series of strategy games about a miniature spaceman commanding an army of tiny plant people around gardens, was inspired by his gardening fascination.—
Chris Plante,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a miniature muffin pan, dollop a tablespoon of batter into each cup and decorate with your topping of choice.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
10 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
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“Pint-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pint-size. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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