as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average
a pygmy elephant
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as in dwarf
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind
hummingbirds may be the pygmies of the avian world, but what they lack in size they make up for in beauty
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as in number
a person of no importance or influence
regrettably, most of the candidates for the party's nomination that year were political pygmies
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Recent Examples of pygmy
Chiara Kim, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Around the same time, Wildlife World Zoo will welcome a female pygmy hippo.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024
Well, during the show’s Season 50 premiere, star Bowen Yang appeared on the Weekend Update Desk as Moo Deng, the viral baby pygmy hippo from Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
Appearing as the viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng, Yang played his character as an overwhelmed young starlet in the vein of the pop musician Chappell Roan, who’s been publicly wrestling with the weight of fame in recent months.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2024
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Pop stars, quotable movies and shows, Olympic memes and one pygmy hippo dominated pop culture this year.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Around the same time, Wildlife World Zoo will welcome a female pygmy hippo.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024
Well, during the show’s Season 50 premiere, star Bowen Yang appeared on the Weekend Update Desk as Moo Deng, the viral baby pygmy hippo from Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
Appearing as the viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng, Yang played his character as an overwhelmed young starlet in the vein of the pop musician Chappell Roan, who’s been publicly wrestling with the weight of fame in recent months.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pygmy
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Carpenter begins performances of the song by having her microphone lowered from the rafters, pausing just above where her arms can reach in a play on her diminutive stature.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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For example, Pym Particles Productions UK, named after the technology which enables Disney's Ant-Man character to shrink, was only shut down in March this year, nine years after the release of its movie about the diminutive hero.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.Robert Higgs, cleveland, 1 Feb. 2023
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The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2023
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For the first time, the public was invited to cast their vote for each category, which gave more chances of a larger number of projects standing out at the market.Annika Pham, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Judge Kimberly Mueller of the Eastern District of California warned of what could happen if lawmakers don't pass the Judges Act, saying criminal defendants are waiting far too long for trials and some lawsuits are delayed for more than three years because of an insufficient number of judges.Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Results were also mixed for a smaller sponsor, medical scrubs maker Figs, which sponsors the U.S. Olympic medical and training staff.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The movie follows a dancer (Britt Robertson) who gets cut from her company in the big city and returns home to her small town, only to find that her parents’ local performing arts venue is at risk of being closed.Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
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Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2023
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Doing this will help remove any residue left behind on your earbuds from hair products, sunscreen, or insect repellant.Julia Ries, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
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Uncle Jack Cassidy lives on the island which is filled with new dinosaur species, giant insects and prehistoric amphibians.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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This comfy pair of undies gets bonus points for its buttery-smooth material, picot trim, and little rosette detail.Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Tracking Trump's picks to serve in his Cabinet, administration But beyond tactics, Democrats lamented a reputation as elitist, inside-the-beltway experts with little knowledge or interest in what average Americans feel is important for the country.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Most of the movie is a vaguely comical swipe at Napoleon in domestic life—an awkward lover, a jealous husband, an inveterate complainer, and in sum an annoying twerp.Kyle Smith, WSJ, 21 Nov. 2023
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Kind of a little twerp, now and again.Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2022
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“Pygmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pygmy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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