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diminutive

[dih-min-yuh-tiv] / dɪˈmɪn jə tɪv /


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Despite the movie’s theoretical scope, its execution is painfully and frustratingly diminutive.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

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

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

A diminutive girl appears and sets a bundle of envelopes on the desk.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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