in little

phrase

: on a small scale
especially : in miniature

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The prioritization of comfort and self in the home is evident in little luxuries people are carving away time and space for. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026 China has achieved two major reusable rocket recovery milestones in little more than a month, potentially bringing the country closer to a capability that could have implications far beyond the commercial space sector. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026 The move does not produce a goal, but in little more than four seconds, Haaland has changed direction, accelerated, controlled the ball and reorganised his body to shoot. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The newborn baby sat in the mom’s arms covered in little white bumps, a heat rash. — Destenie Nock, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in little

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in little was in 1604

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“In little.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20little. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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