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
  • Carpenter begins performances of the song by having her microphone lowered from the rafters, pausing just above where her arms can reach in a play on her diminutive stature.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • For example, Pym Particles Productions UK, named after the technology which enables Disney's Ant-Man character to shrink, was only shut down in March this year, nine years after the release of its movie about the diminutive hero.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of diminutive
Adjective
  • Results were also mixed for a smaller sponsor, medical scrubs maker Figs, which sponsors the U.S. Olympic medical and training staff.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • But that cable business is only getting smaller, while streaming is starting to become profitable on its own.
    Tim Baysinger, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of small
Adjective
  • This comfy pair of undies gets bonus points for its buttery-smooth material, picot trim, and little rosette detail.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The 12-year-old started poking fun at his little brother for being so excited about his new bed.
    Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of little
Adjective
  • That guest was Don Rickles, the late, great comedian who wrought garden-variety putdowns into miniature works of art.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The brand recently released a miniature set of these products, which outperformed expectations, according to Hilarczyk, and will continue to refer to it across campaigns.
    Emily Burns, WWD, 21 Nov. 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
  • The tiny fiber is detailed in a study published November 21 in the journal Nanoscale Advances.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Then the head turned ever so slightly, and this tiny helpless creature seemed to be looking up at me.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of tiny
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toying (with)

toylike

toys

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