diminutive
Example Sentences
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Then, among the ashen-faced men, a diminutive figure rose.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Paraguay's best players include former Newcastle United forward Miguel Almiron, and diminutive young ball-running midfielder Julio Enciso, who joined French club Strasbourg from Brighton and Hove Albion last summer.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
His growth spurt was something to see, from a diminutive attacker to a beast at 6ft 4in.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
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
Now the diminutive freshman waited nervously in his dorm room, dressed in his best suit and preparing to risk everything for the right to order a cup of coffee at a five-and-dime lunch counter.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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