toylike

adjective

Definition of toylikenext
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
  1. diminutive
  2. small
  3. little
  4. miniature
  5. pocket
  6. tiny
Adjective
  • In ways large and small, the diminutive Hollywood veteran set the tone.
    Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The former linebacker worked through some traffic on a celebratory sideline and, with Washington in his sights, launched himself at the diminutive safety.
    Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminutive
Adjective
  • In spreading its funding across multiple institutions, PST allows those that are much smaller in scale and capacity than MoCA to also participate in these vital kinds of research, enabling curators to encounter the region’s artists and artworks firsthand.
    Bryan Barcena, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
  • In the first hours of 2025, people gathered to celebrate, as fireworks crackled in cities large and small.
    Natasha Frost, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of small
Adjective
  • But there is little doubt about their offense, which rarely loses the ball and averages 43.3 points per game, second-best in the country.
    Andrew Greif, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, for the most part, there is precious little history among opponents in each of the four games.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of little
Adjective
  • At each table stood two players, battling each other with their own array of miniature armies and soldiers — the size of the models ranged, based on their species and pose.
    Desirae Sin, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Many miniature or compact species of orchids, bromeliads, ferns, begonias, and aroids are epiphytes and can thrive in terrariums.
    Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of miniature
Adjective
  • 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
  • No multi-pocket backpacks or bags.
    Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2022
Definition of pocket
Adjective
  • Cook until tiny bubbles appear around the edge of the pan and wisps of steam come off the surface of the milk.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
  • There’s still time to catch the craftsmanship of artist Laura Busse Dolan of Applied Imagination for this year’s show, featuring 25 intricate model trains of different eras traversing a tiny New York City scene constructed of natural materials.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of tiny
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toying (with)

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toys

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