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.
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And the bantam hen is now earning recognition: Guinness World Records has named her the world’s oldest living chicken.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for bantam
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Despite their diminutive nature, this research suggests even microquasars snacking on small stars can have an impressive cosmic influence, becoming powerful natural particle accelerators.—
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Decent connectivity and communication round out this diminutive Chromebook's feature set, including two USB Type-C ports (used for charging), a headphone jack, and front and rear cameras.—
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The gigs in smaller rooms than Simon has typically played, will allow the singer to perform the songs from Seven Psalms live for the first time.—
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Hang it in a small bathroom for over-the-toilet storage or in the laundry room for detergent and stain removers—this versatile cabinet can do it all.—
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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.—
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Desperate for influence and envious of peewee states that have it, California has tried various early primary schemes since 1996.—
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The sidewalks have been cleared of snow by little sidewalk snowplows.—
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But there is little consensus among locals as to what should be done with the proceeds of the lithium boom.—
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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.—
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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.—
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For almost a quarter century, Randy Bennett has turned this tiny Catholic college from an also-ran to a perennial NCAA Tournament team.—
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Musk has estimated that his Department of Government Efficiency has cut $55 billion so far — a tiny fraction of the $6.8 trillion federal budget.—
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The Fenty mogul personally introduces the new trailer, which went live Thursday (Feb. 6), waving to the camera before she’s joined by a few of the film’s famous blue miniatures on screen.—
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Many a short film that is later expanded into a feature feels reverse-engineered for that specific purpose: an eye-catching taster of what is clearly intended as a larger work, though perhaps not wholly satisfying as a miniature.—
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The model was wearing a baby blue satin mini dress with separate panels at the breasts.—
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Seconds later, the Australian model dropped her fur coat to the ground, revealing a completely nude mesh mini dress.—
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“Bantam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bantam. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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