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diminutive

[dih-min-yuh-tiv] / dɪˈmɪn yə tɪv /


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The diminutive Portugal international, once of Wolves, makes Luis Enrique's European champions tick.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The diminutive southpaw came out of retirement last year.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

This being “Primal,” they’re set upon by a group of diminutive flesh-eaters with jagged teeth, igniting a life-or-death skirmish that, miraculously, steals the viewer’s breath.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

And in the Santa Maria Valley, a diminutive 15-year-old girl struggles to load a large bucket with 20 pounds of tomatillos, earning $3 for each one she fills.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

He couldn’t help admiring the trim appearance and bold manner of this diminutive seafaring character.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White




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