as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average
the emergency kit comes with a toylike wrench, which supposedly is better than nothing
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toylike
Adjective
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Their double act had begun at secondary school, in North London, where Mulcahy protected the diminutive Duffy from bullies.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025 -
With that hardware, the diminutive DGX Spark will produce 1,000 trillion operations per second (TOPS) when working on AI tasks, vastly outperforming consumer AI PCs' 40-50 TOPS.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Ellie finds a small fishing boat to take her across the water to the aquarium.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Pay Attention to Heavy Metals Some chocolate contains small amounts of cadmium and lead—and dark chocolate tends to be the bigger offender.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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That is why the reappraisal of Biden’s physical and mental abilities while in office has so far done little to reassure the public.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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In Madrid, little is known about Bellingham’s social life.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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At parties, Lee showed off his miniature Minox camera and bragged that he was engaged in spycraft.—
Christopher Goffard,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The main part of the ring has a miniature replica of State Farm Stadium and the Fiesta Bowl emblem.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Built with water-resistant polyester, this spacious duffel has a dedicated shoe compartment, an end pocket for wet or dirty clothes, a multi-pocket compression panel for organization, and an interior divider curtain that can be removed to hold bulky clothes or outdoor gear.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Vault by Vans x Nicole McLaughlin Collection includes special-edition versions of the iconic Vans Slip-On VP VR3 LX with adaptations—think canvas pockets and easy-carry heel straps—inspired by a classic multi-pocket garden tote and workwear bucket bag often used on construction job sites.—
Hollyanna McCollom,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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And don't forget to grab a baby nasal aspirator to help clear tiny nostrils.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
28 May 2025
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But would you rather be blasted by tiny pieces — which really hurts — or beheaded or stabbed in the heart by a large shard with tape dangling off of it?—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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“Toylike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toylike. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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