as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average
a bantam comedian who is known to fellow performers for his oversize ego
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Recent Examples of bantam
Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2019
Cathy Free, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2023
The grand champion and reserve grand champion for chicken, duck, turkey and bantam eggs will be sold at Friday’s livestock auction.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2023
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Adjective
Tipping the scales at a bantam weight of only 1.14 pounds, and less than a foot long, even the gram-conscious minimalists have to take notice.
—Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2019
Noun
And the bantam hen is now earning recognition: Guinness World Records has named her the world’s oldest living chicken.
—Cathy Free, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2023
The grand champion and reserve grand champion for chicken, duck, turkey and bantam eggs will be sold at Friday’s livestock auction.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bantam
Adjective
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The stark contrast of the diminutive Japanese guard going up against the host nation’s 7 feet 3 inches tall center Victor Wembanyama was one of the most memorable images of the Games.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here are two fascinating, and diminutive, examples.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sitting in his idling pickup one afternoon, Sherlock watched as a Canadian Pacific train rumbled by the grain elevator in the small town of Wimbledon.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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His 2024 numbers and also 2025 spring training numbers are both very small sample sizes, so the jury is still out on Warren.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The peewee population interacted with each other in various settings and included bocce bowlers, bare-bottomed peasants, baguette bakers, blind men, the mustachioed mayor, female fishmongers, dunce hat-wearing schoolboys, snail saleswomen, and gobs more characters.—
gqlshare,
Orange County Register,
15 Jan. 2025
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Desperate for influence and envious of peewee states that have it, California has tried various early primary schemes since 1996.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2024
Adjective
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One 2019 study from researchers at Florida Gulf Coast University and West Virginia University found little evidence that CDFI funding significantly boosts small business activity.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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And despite the dynamic, positive feedback of the recovery, there is little evidence of fresh dollar inflows at this point.—
Guy Petcho,
National Review,
19 Mar. 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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Regular computers, including the one on your desk, think in tiny bits of information that are either a 1 or a 0—like flipping a light switch on or off.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Apply a tiny bit of water to the wonton edges with your finger.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the prehistoric feline’s size would have been akin to—or even smaller than—these modern miniatures.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 Jan. 2025
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No pieces of Pride Rock, no fiberglass miniature of a canyon.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Irish actress wore an off-the-shoulder mini dress with a folded neckline and flared skirt, adding black tights and black knee-high boots.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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For those who like to indulge, the in-room mini bar offers a diverse selection of beverages, including the Seychelles' national spirit: Takamaka rum.—
Jason Chau,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Bantam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bantam. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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