dainty
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This statue yassifies Trump, sucking out his buccal fat, virilizing his features, carefully excising all of the dainty feyness that, whether he likes it or not, is crucial to capturing the unique Trump disposition.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
Masks must be worn—not Covid-era mouth and nose coverings but more elaborate versions; if you don’t bring your own you will be provided with a dainty lace eye mask.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
Tofu has some real bulk, too — it's not a flimsy, dainty thing.
From Salon • May 21, 2025
Still tethered around her neck is a dainty gold chain with the name of her fourth studio album, “Encuentros,” released Oct.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024
“A princess fills her spoon half full so she can take dainty princess sips.”
From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles
Vocabulary lists containing dainty
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"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
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