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
Boden Colette Double Cloth Jumpsuit Available in petite, regular, and tall sizes, Boden’s Colette Double Cloth Jumpsuit checks all the boxes for a comfortable travel outfit that keeps you looking and feeling great all day.
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Elaina Verhoff, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
And that makes producing a light and petite pair all the more difficult.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Keep scrolling for more comfy, petite summer dresses from Amazon under $50.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Petit Soleil This oh-so petite boutique has just 17 rooms and suites, which range from snug to downright palatial.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
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Elaina Verhoff, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
And that makes producing a light and petite pair all the more difficult.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Keep scrolling for more comfy, petite summer dresses from Amazon under $50.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Petit Soleil This oh-so petite boutique has just 17 rooms and suites, which range from snug to downright palatial.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petite
Adjective
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The diminutive Argentine ghosted between defenders, leapt high behind 6ft 2in center back Rio Ferdinand and met the ball with a perfect header, looping it past goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar into the far corner of the net.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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There was the diminutive Puck, whose tiny body could hurdle through foes like a bowling ball, and Sasquatch, the scientist Walter Langkowski who transformed into a Hulk-like mythical Great Beast of the North with but a thought.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Its off-axis viewing is just OK, but its mini LED backlight does a good job of creating crisp images and deep blacks.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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Paul created a mini version of a runway bridal style from a previous collection for Satore's after-party look.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The look is elfin, but less shaggy than an elfish cut, often pulled off with a mod, micro-cut bang instead.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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Chunky braids on the side of each model’s head to mimic horns emphasized the elfin quality of the beauty look.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Although dwarf cats may appear especially cute, owners should be mindful of the potential health consequences of selective breeding and be prepared for ongoing care needs.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Some of the stunts and effects in this list absolutely dwarf that amount.—
Joe Salas
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Beer lovers flock to Off Site Nano Brewery for its micro brews and minimalist vibes, while Magie is a low-key neighborhood wine bar full of vintage sofas that feels like hanging in a friend’s living room.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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The products were available in micro markets and vending machine sites in Ohio, northern Kentucky and eastern Indiana from July 2, 2005, to July 8, 2025.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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One nautical mile west of Santorini, opposite the village of Oia and the caldera, lies the tiny island of Therasia, accessible via boat departing from Ammoudi Bay.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Her tiny strides nestled among the cypress trees near the Guadalupe River.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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While the headline-grabbing CEOs are interesting, hearing the stories of smaller companies is absolutely fascinating.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The local government of the small and far-from-wealthy hometown of Pope Leo XIV has voted to acquire the former Robert Prevost’s childhood home as a future museum.—
Howard Husock,
National Review,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The secure-fit wingtip design keeps them in place during workouts, and the pocket-size charging case provides up to 24 hours of total battery life.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2025
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From Pocket To Party The new speakers range from a pocket-size model to a party-ready monster and include features like customizable audio, vibrant RGB lighting and the LabSync function for syncing audio across multiple JLab speakers by creating stereo pairs with a wider soundstage.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petite. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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