small
adjective
of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little.
Example Sentences
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What stood out in the Johns Hopkins study was the presence of much smaller, repeating swellings in axons examined under conditions intended to preserve their normal structure.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
It’s natural for investors to be fixated on companies that dominate their industries, but smaller rivals can often offer better value, according to Charles Lemonides, the founder of ValueWorks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
The Russell 2000 index of smaller stocks added more than 0.5%, while an index tracking the railroads, airlines and trucks transporting the goods and raw materials that power the U.S. economy climbed 0.5%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
"The delegation will be under travel restrictions and will face prohibitions on the purchase of luxury and other goods per our policy. The delegation is smaller than last year."
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Some came from trees that were barely more than saplings, the girls smaller and younger than Mal, all long feet and hands and wide, excited eyes.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
