as in fairies
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
leave a dish of milk and some bread out for the pixies
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pixies
Experts agree, calling out all sorts of curls, whimsical pixies, and fun updos as some of the most romantic, exciting styles to try now.
—
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Collins is a huge fan of curly, longer pixies.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Elves and pixies perch throughout the space, giving it a whimsical, almost storybook feel.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Molly Ringwald’s Textured Bob One of the most memorable redheads of the ’80s, Molly Ringwald was also a short-hair icon, chopping her strands into bobs and pixies in a variety of textures.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
But among last night’s unusually high volume of pixies, the vibes were undeniably 1920s-coded.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Collins is a huge fan of curly, longer pixies.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Elves and pixies perch throughout the space, giving it a whimsical, almost storybook feel.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Molly Ringwald’s Textured Bob One of the most memorable redheads of the ’80s, Molly Ringwald was also a short-hair icon, chopping her strands into bobs and pixies in a variety of textures.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
But among last night’s unusually high volume of pixies, the vibes were undeniably 1920s-coded.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pixies
Noun
-
The exhibit was first conceived in 2018 by Tracy Micciche, the gardens’ events and marketing director, because her daughter, then 14, had an interest in fairies.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
-
According to the History Channel, one legend claims wearing green makes a person invisible to leprechauns — red-bearded fairies that would pinch people who weren’t wearing the color.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The puckish figure draws heavily on Nordic fairy tales, including stories of elves.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
-
Not as great of a kids’ parade as the one at Christmas with elves and Santa Claus and toys and snowmen.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
This one just happens to involve wizards, goblins, and one savage, half-blind dragon.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Henson was cast as Hoggle, one of the film’s most prominent goblins and Sarah’s reluctant ally, while also managing puppeteering responsibilities behind the scenes.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pixies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pixies. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
