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noun

Definition of mininext
as in car
a very small automobile

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adjective

as in micro

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Recent Examples of mini
Noun
Di Felice’s re-edition of the iconic vinyl mini skirts and jackets was an instant success, while his figure-hugging clubwear and boot-cut jeans cemented his reputation for a bold, distinctive style. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 Apple has at last updated its iconic miniature desktop (the last go-around was 2024) and somehow spawned two very different Mac minis in two identical shells. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
Adjective
Overnight oats, Greek yogurt bowls, mug omelets and instant oatmeal all work with only a mini fridge and microwave. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026 Most schools okay a mini fridge and a microwave, and some permit coffee makers, electric kettles or air fryers. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mini
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mini
  1. car
  2. micro
  3. auto
  4. petite
  5. coupe
  6. model
  7. motor vehicle
  8. miniature
Noun
  • Leapmotor, meanwhile, maintained rapid growth, with deliveries topping 100,000 cars a month since July.
    — Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • By merging the two failing car companies, Marchionne created the seventh-largest vehicle manufacturer in the world, increasing Fiat’s value more than tenfold.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of car
Adjective
  • That's because the micro-level contest-specific data is lagging behind the macro-level national data.
    — Nathan Gonzales CQ-Roll Call, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This type of model involves microphysics—the micro-scale processes that create clouds and precipitation on Earth and other bodies.
    — Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of micro
Noun
  • Since 2014, trade groups representing both automakers and auto mechanics have made agreements meant to ensure that repair shops have access to the same data, parts and tools as bigger dealerships.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Dayton area has shed about half of its 90,000 factory jobs since 1990, according to federal data, after the North American Free Trade Agreement shifted many jobs to Mexico where auto parts could be made more cheaply.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of auto
Adjective
  • Under a black coat, the petite and poised Navarrette sits on a stool.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • This faux chili berry wreath trades the usual suspects for petite burgundy and pink berries and chartreuse leaves.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of petite
Noun
  • Things got even worse when the first images of the slab-sided and pastel-shaded Type 00 coupe concept leaked.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Lots of the brand’s enviable glassware is 20% off for Prime Day, meaning now is the time to scoop up an artistic coupe set or a modern salad bowl while the getting is good.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of coupe
Adjective
  • That spending is routed carefully, and Gopalkrishnan said the bank is model-agnostic.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • One additional model year will then be added annually, eventually reaching 1985 model-year vehicles in 2033.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of model
Noun
  • Evans was charged with one count of burglary to a motor vehicle in connection with that case, per the release.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • And fourth, when writing and passing the Clean Air Act, Congress specifically chose to preempt state regulations on emissions from new motor vehicles.
    — Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of motor vehicle
Adjective
  • The Rani drawstring bag captures the house’s savoir-faire with its miniature size, intricate beadwork and 3D floral embroidery by Sirivannavari Atelier and Academy.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Apple has at last updated its iconic miniature desktop (the last go-around was 2024) and somehow spawned two very different Mac minis in two identical shells.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of miniature

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“Mini.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mini. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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