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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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 -
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
Adjective
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Nintendo officially confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 via a teaser trailer that reveals the hybrid console, a plan for a Nintendo Direct on April 2 to give more details, and very little else.—
Will Greenwald,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
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Besides the fact that it’s scheduled to come out on June 22, 2026, very little is known right now about The Daniels upcoming movie at Universal.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The jets assigned to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President François Hollande were parked nearby, appearing almost miniature in comparison.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The males gather twigs and place them upright, in two bundles, with a gap in the middle, resulting in what looks like a miniature archway.—
Shawn Simpson,
The Conversation,
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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Apply a tiny bit of water to the wonton edges with your finger.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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Pollen Pollen is a powdery substance made of tiny grains that plants release to propagate.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Toylike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toylike. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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