petite
Example Sentences
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One day in my new apartment building post-COVID, I noticed a glamorous, petite Asian woman heading to the door next to mine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
However, her ties to the petite property remain—a fact that the listing was quick to call attention to, describing the three-bedroom abode as “Dolly Parton’s former Idyllwild retreat—a home as iconic as the legend herself.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
The event’s official app will eventually start sending notifications reminding fans to stay hydrated and to seek medical attention if needed, but the water remains $4 and the free cups remain petite.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
Skip the petite rounded accent tables and give me a square-edged desk with a built-in power outlet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
The man who stood above them was the kind of vast that makes other large men look petite and ballerina-esque.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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