MINIATURES Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

miniatures

noun

plural of miniature

as in reproductions

an exact representation of something in greatly reduced size a diorama filled with miniatures of town buildings as they looked in the 19th century

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Recent Examples of miniatures Most of these miniatures and tone poems were inspired by Hopkins’ childhood — his parents, his hometown, the day the circus came. — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Devised by Mattel as the first trackable toy car in 1968, these cool miniatures have become one of the most popular toys of all time. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 Disney loved miniatures and was an avid collector of the tiny pieces of art. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Some original miniatures including the Hollywood Bowl and Grauman’s Chinese Theatre remain in other private collections. — Daily News, 20 June 2026 In addition to writing the screenplay with Ford, Fish designed the sets, costumes, and miniatures, while also doing the hair and makeup for the all-Drag cast. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 June 2026 Inside are a series of smaller, more intimate rooms frescoed with Pompeian miniatures, and decorated with period furniture and family heirlooms. — Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026 While shrub roses, climbers, and old garden roses need little fertilizing, hybrid teas, grandifloras, floribundas, polyanthas and miniatures will benefit from regular feeding. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026 These are tender, delicate miniatures—most of them between one and two minutes long—infused with an ethereal, exotic sense of romanticism. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 1 June 2026

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Noun

The widely available listings are reproductions, not salvaged restaurant fixtures.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026
Modern reproductions and vintage Tiffany lamps for sale through dealers and online marketplaces let homeowners borrow the color, warm glow and statement-making quality of Tiffany without owning an authentic Tiffany Studios piece.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of reproductions

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The leading men were outfitted with head-turning wigs and conspicuous facial hair, as well as spot-on replicas of the group's Tommy Nutter suits and denim ensembles.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
As this report revealed, the Abu Dhabi Potter land is expected to be the only one worldwide with replicas of both Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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