as in diminutive
having a small and thin body
—usually used to describe a woman or girl
She's petite and has short black hair. a petite young woman
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Recent Examples of petite
Nearly every pair of pants the brand carries is available in a petite size, with low, mid, and high-rise options to suit different tastes.
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Daisy Maldonado, Refinery29, 8 Apr. 2025
Below, my favorite brands to shop for the best petite pairs.
—Daisy Maldonado, Refinery29, 8 Apr. 2025
La petite mort is a French term that refers to the moment after orgasm.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Browse the entire Talbots petite section for more spring staples, including more of our favorites below.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Daisy Maldonado, Refinery29, 8 Apr. 2025
Below, my favorite brands to shop for the best petite pairs.
—Daisy Maldonado, Refinery29, 8 Apr. 2025
La petite mort is a French term that refers to the moment after orgasm.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Browse the entire Talbots petite section for more spring staples, including more of our favorites below.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petite
Adjective
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The 2024 edition of this diminutive all-arounder—capable of gaming, media playback, and light productivity—sees an improvement in processing power over previous iterations thanks to the A17 Pro chip.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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The button bush is not a diminutive plant, reaching up to 12 feet tall by 4 feet wide at maturity.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Each episode is a mini movie, existing in its own world with a unique tone and vibe, featuring an eccentric lot of characters played by a truly gonzo parade of guest stars.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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And starting April 18, get a free mini flowerpot keychain with every in-store purchase (pot, get it?), while supplies last.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Chunky braids on the side of each model’s head to mimic horns emphasized the elfin quality of the beauty look.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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The vehicle features Santa Claus, ready to tee off, seated alongside an elfin caddy.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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There are several dwarf varieties that work well as groundcovers for sunny gardens, including ‘Little Trudy’ and ‘Little Titch’ that grow 8-10 inches tall and bear warm purple blooms.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Located about 200,000 light-years from Earth, the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is a dwarf galaxy home to active star formation.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Just like tons of other celebrities, Hailey Bieber is making a case for barely-there micro shorts.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
15 Apr. 2025
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On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Known for: Its tiny colorful bags, like Le Bisou, Mini Chiquito, and Bambino.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since this tiny home lacks a dedicated bedroom, the sofa doubles as a bed.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In 2022, a consortium of private retirement-plan providers announced a collaboration to boost the portability of small retirement accounts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The space consists of two levels—one for dancing and one for dining at small cocktail tables.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On a recent morning, Catharine Dahm ducked into Raf’s, the French-Italian bakery and restaurant on a pocket-size block of Elizabeth Street in downtown Manhattan.—
Laura Neilson,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Arise Chicago staff has been encouraging people to keep a copy of the toolkit on hand, whether printed out and taped across the inside of the door or a pocket-size card for easy access.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petite. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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