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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
The work begins at 4 a.m. when the first shift arrives at the pint-size bakery, with most working around a small center table.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The pint-size dog, named Eevee, carried a larger-than-life presence at the evening event, claiming center stage in a moment that went viral after being shared to the platform under @cinthyakarelyy.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Samantha Eggar plays a disturbed woman who brings monsters to a custody battle, manifesting her resentment as pint-size rage babies that threaten her daughter, her ex-husband, and anyone else who gets on her bad side.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
The pint-size European exclusive is an electric quadricycle inspired by the original Fiat 500 city car, and is as adorable as can be.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The pint-size dog, named Eevee, carried a larger-than-life presence at the evening event, claiming center stage in a moment that went viral after being shared to the platform under @cinthyakarelyy.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Samantha Eggar plays a disturbed woman who brings monsters to a custody battle, manifesting her resentment as pint-size rage babies that threaten her daughter, her ex-husband, and anyone else who gets on her bad side.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
The pint-size European exclusive is an electric quadricycle inspired by the original Fiat 500 city car, and is as adorable as can be.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pint-size
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pint-size
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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This ultra-lightweight chair weighs just 3 pounds and packs into a carrying case the size of a small purse.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper and garlic powder.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The Maroon 5 singer has revealed that Shelton tricked him into forking over $5,000 to secure a not-so-little miniature pig for his partner, Behati Prinsloo.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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Lewis, now 26, told CNN on a warm June day last year while eating miniature corn dogs (at a leisurely pace) outside of the original Nathan’s location in Coney Island.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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“Pint-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pint-size. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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