compact

Example Sentences

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These extremely compact, distinctly red objects appeared with remarkable clarity thanks to JWST's sensitivity, and there were far more of them than expected.

From Science Daily

They mapped a compact "mummy zone" within these rock layers, which represent stacked river sands.

From Science Daily

For example, Art Deco furniture was often bulky, its light fittings were meant for high ceilings, and its dressing tables too elaborate for today's compact apartments.

From BBC

Over the centuries, it had formed a doughnut-shaped mound of compacted droppings, or guano, that encircled an active condor nest.

From Science Magazine

Large, full arrangements may require a wider, more substantial vessel to support the weight of the flowers, while smaller, more delicate arrangements may benefit from a smaller, more compact vase.

From Seattle Times