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
The petite water tank is also easy to remove and empty out after I’m finished cleaning for safe measure to prevent water from getting murky over time.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
Another pepper that does well in the summer heat are the petite yet practical lunchbox peppers.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Christopher Cellars 2023 zinfandel and petite syrah blend rounds out the list with black cherry notes and a medium finish.
—Irene Adeline Milanez, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
That meant that Gladys—petite, pretty, and so young—and her lover, a choir boy known for singing church hymns on radio, could go to the electric chair.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
Another pepper that does well in the summer heat are the petite yet practical lunchbox peppers.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Christopher Cellars 2023 zinfandel and petite syrah blend rounds out the list with black cherry notes and a medium finish.
—Irene Adeline Milanez, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
That meant that Gladys—petite, pretty, and so young—and her lover, a choir boy known for singing church hymns on radio, could go to the electric chair.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petite
Adjective
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Hawkins is the revelation here, a diminutive, hippy-dippy monster.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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Over the past century, however, pollution, invasive species and excessive water pumping have destabilized the ecosystem, pushing the diminutive delta smelt toward extinction.—
Moira Donovan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Not only does the launch include versatile summer styles, such as mini and maxi dresses, pointelle sweater vests, and sandals, but our favorite pieces are all under $40.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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The new alternate helmet is also available in mini, replica, and authentic form.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The look is elfin, but less shaggy than an elfish cut, often pulled off with a mod, micro-cut bang instead.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The black hole might have once been at the core of a dwarf galaxy that was whittled down — unwrapped like a Christmas present — by the gravitational tides of the larger NGC 6099.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
25 July 2025
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The idea that the black hole lies at the center of a dwarf galaxy can be dismissed almost out of hand since dwarf galaxies typically don’t form black holes that big.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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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,
23 July 2025
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This new platform – Israel’s first of its kind — will be building on the surge of micro dramas that have become a cultural phenomenon in China, tapping into the dramatic shift in viewing habits.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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One nautical mile west of Santorini, opposite the village of Oia and the caldera, lies the tiny island of Therasia, accessible via boat departing from Ammoudi Bay.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Her tiny strides nestled among the cypress trees near the Guadalupe River.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The Kitchen by Cooking with Que is open to the public Fridays and Saturdays as a small café. Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: [email protected].—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Bringing bold wallpaper into a small space can be a fun way to add a bit of a ‘wow’ factor, and that is precisely what Laws did in this 40-square-foot half-bath.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Today, prices typically range from around $8 for the pocket-size version to about $30 for standard-sized special editions.—
Aurora Martínez,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
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The secure-fit wingtip design keeps them in place during workouts, and the pocket-size charging case provides up to 24 hours of total battery life.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2025
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petite. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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