as in dwarf
a person of no importance or influence
the magazine's editor in chief was notorious for treating staffers as insects, often not even bothering to learn their names
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of insect
The nymphal stage of this insect is currently active with adults appearing late summer.
—
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
Some credit George Hudson, a New Zealand entomologist, with proposing a two-hour time shift in 1895 to allow for more daylight to hunt insects.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
The invasive insect was first found in Kentucky in October 2023, in Gallatin County, according to experts at the University of Kentucky.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
Then, place the whole tree over a white sheet, give it a few firm shakes, and watch for any insects that fall off.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for insect 
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
Some credit George Hudson, a New Zealand entomologist, with proposing a two-hour time shift in 1895 to allow for more daylight to hunt insects.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
The invasive insect was first found in Kentucky in October 2023, in Gallatin County, according to experts at the University of Kentucky.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
Then, place the whole tree over a white sheet, give it a few firm shakes, and watch for any insects that fall off.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for insect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insect
Noun
-
Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.Robert Higgs, cleveland, 1 Feb. 2023
-
The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2023
Noun
-
Ferreira struggles a bit more to find the depth in her role; her character comes off as merely a cipher, a stand-in for an audience similarly positioned as outsiders.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
-
Editor’s picks For decades, Patricia McGlone was a cipher, a ghost.Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Two high school nobodies make the decision to crash the last major celebration before the new millennium on New Year’s Eve 1999.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
-
Kelce needn’t demonstrate expertise, and neither does the panel of celebrity-class obscurities: Nicole Byer, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ron Funches, Lala Kent, and Sophia Stallone, who each recall schoolroom nobodies.Armond White, National Review, 16 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Its lightweight and easy to pack back up. $60 $45 at Amazon $60 $45 at BioLite Coleman's portable grill is also still on sale.Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
-
This creamy lipstick provides your pout with full coverage, delivering a mesmerizing, multi-dimensional finish that is transfer-proof and lightweight.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
-
Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2023
Thesaurus Entries Near insect
Cite this Entry
“Insect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insect. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share