Lilliputian
Example Sentences
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The Lilliputian people in the foreground look excited—or is it terrified?—and the heavy mood feels less like a romantic outing than a prelude to volcanic eruption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The visual goal, she reminded us: “It’s about being in Lilliputian land — about making your trough believable, a miniature landscape.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
Curry’s size — he is listed at 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds, which is almost Lilliputian by N.B.A. standards — makes him more identifiable to fans, Welts said.
From New York Times ● Dec. 14, 2021
It’s why Lue favored Lilliputian lineups instead of playing backup center Isaiah Hartenstein, even though they didn’t even have a true backup power forward with Batum out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2021
“I’m very sensitive. My feelings get hurt very easily. So you can tell the Lilliputian that I am not going to move until he apologizes.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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