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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 -
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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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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The exfoliating solution also features pore-clearing salicylic acid and soothing witch hazel, all infused in a very scrubby, textured pad.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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The forests will be scrubbier and more open.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
27 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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West Elm European Flax Linen Ruffle Sheet Set $279 West Elm Employing the teeniest of ruffles, this West Elm sheet set features just a hint of twee detailing, almost like a playful coquette.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
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But what about a small tattoo (artists typically define that as anywhere from one to three inches), like a baby martini glass, which might cost a few hundred dollars, or even less for a teeny tiny star?—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On her bookshelf stood a miniature turtle sculpture.—
Thessaly La Force,
Travel + Leisure,
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
Adjective
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The booklouse, which has not been found outdoors in Alaska, feeds on teensy bits of mold that form on formerly living things, including food.—
Ned Rozell | Alaska Science,
Anchorage Daily News,
4 Feb. 2023
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And After That, a teensy McAllen, Tx.-based clothing company that inventively—and often cheekily—pays homage to movies and bands with shirts, T-shirts and hoodies.—
Jacob Gallagher,
WSJ,
3 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Seb Stafford-Bloor Bundesliga Team of the Season A tricky selection, because this has been a very bitty Bundesliga season, and many of the players included here have played well during rich periods, rather than across the whole thing.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Everything was unsettled and bitty.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Best yet, there’s an infinitesimal chance that Trump might take note of Gordon’s song.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
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The likelihood that this will go well — and not be a bureaucratic nightmare for thousands of homeowners — is infinitesimal.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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“Runty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runty. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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