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or itsy-bitsy
as in tiny
very small in size
maddening swarms of itty-bitty insects flew around our faces
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The Demi Wand Pros Budget-friendly Compact Quiet Waterproof Discreet charging case is great for travel
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This itty-bitty buzzy buddy by Bellesa is perfect for beginners.
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Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
Because clever Koenigsegg wizard-engineers crammed a bevel gear and two hydraulic clutches up front into an itty-bitty package.
—New Atlas, 31 Jan. 2025
Chloe Ting’s two-week challenge got me through lockdown with her promises to help her followers attain an itty-bitty, teeny-tiny waist and a gigantic, earth-shattering butt.
—Steffi Cao, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
Why is there such negative energy being hurled towards such an itty-bitty piece?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
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Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
Because clever Koenigsegg wizard-engineers crammed a bevel gear and two hydraulic clutches up front into an itty-bitty package.
—New Atlas, 31 Jan. 2025
Chloe Ting’s two-week challenge got me through lockdown with her promises to help her followers attain an itty-bitty, teeny-tiny waist and a gigantic, earth-shattering butt.
—Steffi Cao, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
Why is there such negative energy being hurled towards such an itty-bitty piece?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itty-bitty
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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With packaging like a tiny liquid liner, the semi-sheer formula applies easily onto skin—for an extra natural look, gently tap on your faux freckle dots then blend out with your fingers or a small brush.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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During a bloom, environmental conditions cause microscopic phytoplankton to proliferate.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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After a year of fastidious planning, a microscopic sample of the ultra-rare radioactive element berkelium arrived at a Berkeley Lab.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Google on Tuesday showed off prototype glasses that combine a miniature display with the company's Gemini AI assistant.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Crowded Next to Other Plants Most tomato plants, except for patio tomatoes and miniature varieties, need at least 3 feet of horizontal growing space.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Itty-bitty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itty-bitty. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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