minis

noun

plural of mini
as in cars
a very small automobile

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Recent Examples of minis Amazon has thousands of packable styles, including casual minis, sweat-wicking daytime dresses, cute maxis for dinner, and so many more for less than $40. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 The key to making boots feel warm-weather appropriate is balancing their heavier feel with minis, slip dresses, shorts, and airy fabrics. — Drew Elovitz, InStyle, 28 July 2026 Best Dress Deals From breezy cotton maxi dresses to flouncy minis, Nordstrom's July Fourth sale has plenty of styles to choose from that will be right at home on your summer packing list—starting at just $20. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Prepare these minis a day early and refrigerate them overnight in freezer bags for hassle-free party prep. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 The 8-inch length is a little more substantial than other minis, and the thick interior fabric is a comfy terrycloth texture. — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026 The shapes vary just as widely, from strapless maxis to spaghetti-strap minis and short-sleeve midis. — Irina Grechko, Vogue, 29 May 2026 Bathrooms are finished in polished concrete with minis from Zealots of Nature made with olive oil. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026 In mass, growth was driven by double-digit increases in women’s fragrances, while in prestige, higher-value formats, luxury offerings, and continued momentum in minis boosted performance. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minis
  1. cars
  2. autos
  3. buses
  4. automobiles
  5. motor vehicles
  6. wagons
  7. wheels
  8. intermediates
Noun
  • Ferrari can report higher earnings, maintain a strong order book, and continue selling heavily personalized cars at extraordinary prices, yet still disappoint shareholders if the market had expected more.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Other neighbors expressed concerns about the potential influx of cars, especially on a street as narrow as Woodruff Place, where cars frequently have to pull over to let other cars pass.
    — Diamy Wang August 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of cars
Noun
  • People spent a bit less on electronics, autos and auto parts, as well as gasoline thanks to gas prices dipping month-to-month.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Tech stocks and miners led gains, while autos and media stocks lagged the broader index.
    — Justina Lee,Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of autos
Noun
  • Both teams made short trips to the eastern edge of Iowa on Thursday before boarding buses and making the 30-mile drive to the iconic location.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The city strongly encourages attendees to use public transit to attend the show, and there will be additional buses and trains in service to accommodate what the city estimates will be 2 million attendees.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of buses
Noun
  • When automobiles first came about, the island’s carriage drivers successfully resisted them.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Fueled by a 53% drop in motor vehicle theft and a 37% decrease in theft from automobiles, there has been 23% less property crime in DC from 2026 to 2025, according to police data.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of automobiles
Noun
  • Eligible cars would receive special license plates denoting the car as a historic vehicle and be insured as collector motor vehicles.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Items like meals, gas, tobacco products and motor vehicles are not included in the tax-free weekend.
    — Paul Burton, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of motor vehicles
Noun
  • Kampgrounds of America also offers interesting stays beneath the stars, including sleeps in covered wagons and onsite cabins—all within five minutes of downtown Ely.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • From there, Nyugen and her volunteers split up into two teams before dragging the wagons along the streets of Chinatown.
    — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of wagons
Noun
  • This turns in the opposite direction to the front wheels at low speeds for tighter city maneuvering but stabilizes handling during high-speed lane changes or corners by turning with the front.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Hopefully all of the drifting is turning the wheels in his brain for ideas for the next great theme park attraction.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of wheels
Noun
  • What is the right combination of short tracks, intermediates, road courses?
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Definition of intermediates

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