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Miniature
Originally, a painting in colors such as those in mediaeval manuscripts; in modern times, any very small painting, especially a portrait.
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Small in size or extent; not big; diminutive; -- opposed to big or large; as, a little body; a little animal; a little piece of ground; a little hill…
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50% interchangeable
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Small in size or extent; not big; diminutive; -- opposed to big or large; as, a little body; a little animal; a little piece of ground; a little hill…
oewn 2023
50% interchangeable
Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.
Having little size, compared with other things of the same kind; little in quantity or degree; diminutive; not large or extended in dimension; not gr…
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50% interchangeable
Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.
Having little size, compared with other things of the same kind; little in quantity or degree; diminutive; not large or extended in dimension; not gr…
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50% interchangeable
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Broader term 3
An abundance or plenty of anything.
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of Paint
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The art of painting; representation by painting.
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Derivationally related 2
To make light; to throw light on; to supply with light, literally or figuratively; to brighten.
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To make light; to throw light on; to supply with light, literally or figuratively; to brighten.
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Synonym 2
The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.
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A plaything for children; a bawble.
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68% interchangeable
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