How to Use teeny in a Sentence
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The big talking point is that this guy is one cute, teeny tiny 50-year-old.
—Ashley Hoffman, Time, 11 Dec. 2019
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Her loose waves are oh-so-pretty, and the plum lip is just a teeny pop of color.
—Katherine J Igoe, Marie Claire, 27 Feb. 2020
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In the context of our world, sizes 8 and 10 are teeny, but not for Hollywood.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Dec. 2022
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There weren’t that many teeny little white guys at our school.
—Margy Rochlin, New York Times, 27 May 2016
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Big frames are back en vogue, as are teeny tiny lenses.
—Meg Donohue, ELLE, 6 Sep. 2022
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The theme of the show seems to be teeny-bopping to the oldies, complete with a tragic Elvis impersonator.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2020
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The house had the smallest kitchen imaginable and teeny, tiny windows.
—Michael Lassell, House Beautiful, 27 Sep. 2016
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Scott posted the scandalous photo of Sophia in a very teeny black thong while the couple seemed to take in the sights together.
—Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 15 July 2020
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An upside-down metal V with two teeny wheels, the Urb-E is foldable and light enough to carry.
—Zoie Matthew, Los Angeles Magazine, 7 Feb. 2018
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Look at those teeny tiny fingers wrapped around her mom's perfect nails!
—Peggy Truong, Cosmopolitan, 6 Feb. 2018
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When the drapes are closed, not even the teeniest sliver of sunlight can penetrate.
—Lauren Decarlo, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Jan. 2020
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The form-fitting, teeny tiny, brown dress gave off major '90s style vibes with its spaghetti straps and low, straight neckline.
—Kayleigh Roberts, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Nov. 2019
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In the last decade alone, the club has added over 20 breeds, ranging from the teeny Russian toy to the powerful dogo Argentino.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2022
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Each option comes in 18 colors and features a drainage hole that's in the shape of a teeny tiny pumpkin for an extra special touch.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2021
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Addison looked happy and healthy while heading to a Pilates class in teeny tiny green shorts to beat that LA heat.
—Seventeen, 9 Aug. 2022
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The super smiley tot didn't seem the least bit bothered by the cold—probably because he was adorned in a teeny tiny gray snowsuit from The North Face.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 5 Feb. 2019
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This president is the teeniest, tiniest of black holes.
—Katy Waldman, Slate Magazine, 21 Mar. 2017
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Butter is really just a bunch of teeny tiny water droplets dispersed in a matrix of fat.
—Arowat, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2013
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Soft, excavated, and, if boobs had feelings, a bit sad, my pre-baby 34Cs were now teeny Bs.
—Rebecca Brown, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2019
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Display cards on an antique shutter or door, and add height to a teeny Christmas tree with an old toboggan.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2022
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For example, ever notice that the drier your skin is, the more pronounced those teeny tiny lines around your eyes, across your forehead, and near your mouth are?
—Nicole Catanese, Marie Claire, 20 Sep. 2019
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Happy birthday to my not so baby sister but always the teeniest to tiniest to me, @noahcyrus !
—Wandera Hussein, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2018
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The hair is layered and choppy (part of Kravitz's signature carefree-cool-chick vibe,) with the teeniest hint of bangs just touching her forehead.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 27 Nov. 2019
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Make teeny tiny ice cream sandwiches for kids (or for portion control at a party), using a melon baller as the ice cream scoop.
—Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 18 June 2018
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The supermodel wore a white tee, bell bottoms with bondage detailing, a teeny purse, gold chains, and vintage-y shades.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 13 July 2017
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Malls, stores, and websites across the world will be crowded with last-minute shoppers fighting for the teeniest of inventory left.
—Nandi Howard, Essence, 24 Dec. 2019
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The Wands for Wildlife program repurposes used mascara wants to serve as teeny tiny brushes for the animals in their care.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 30 May 2018
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The Fenty mogul wore another baby bump-baring outfit, this one a teeny front-tie crop top and baggy blue-wash jeans.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Feb. 2022
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On Tuesday, Bieber accessorized with teeny black sunglasses and wore her straight hair down.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 June 2022
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The social media star posted posted a full-bod selfie snapped in her hotel bathroom, looking beach-ready in a very teeny red string swim suit by Chanel.
—Megan Decker, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Apr. 2018
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