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diminutive

[dih-min-yuh-tiv] / dɪˈmɪn yə tɪv /


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The diminutive aliens are the Anzellans, described as “the best droidsmiths of the Outer Rim” when Mando and Grogu are introduced to them in “The Mandalorian” Season 3 Episode 1.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Even then, the diminutive forward looked like a schoolkid thrust into an adult's game and forced to wear a shirt several sizes too big.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"Lera was a ray of sunshine. She loved Odesa, Ukrainian culture, the opera," she said, using Valeria's diminutive name.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The more diminutive the firm, the better its performance was over that stretch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Rejected for his diminutive stature, he sequestered himself in the Canadian wilderness, “a-huntin’ and a-fishin’.”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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