1
as in small
lacking importance
an insignificant detail that we can safely ignore
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2
as in slight
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
the insignificant wear on the doll's face does nothing to diminish its considerable value as an antique
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Recent Examples of insignificant
With respect to Slaten, overstating your credentials may seem relatively insignificant but a judge should not have such tendencies.
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Rafael Perez, Daily News, 25 May 2026
The time and effort that goes into growing tomatoes is not insignificant.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
Not to make too much of what is a relatively small (though not insignificant) role, but Jude’s anomalous casting as Malia’s Marcus Aurelius-quoting, crane operator dad does carry with it a current of eccentric vivacity that the rest of the film sorely lacks.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2026
But normalization doesn’t mean something is medically insignificant.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for insignificant
Rafael Perez, Daily News, 25 May 2026
The time and effort that goes into growing tomatoes is not insignificant.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
Not to make too much of what is a relatively small (though not insignificant) role, but Jude’s anomalous casting as Malia’s Marcus Aurelius-quoting, crane operator dad does carry with it a current of eccentric vivacity that the rest of the film sorely lacks.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2026
But normalization doesn’t mean something is medically insignificant.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insignificant
Adjective
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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But as funding from cap-and-invest and the climate bond dwindle, the state must increasingly turn to Cal Fire, which devotes only a small portion of its budget to mitigation work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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My husband loves that this particular style is infused with a touch of precious metal to give off a slight metallic sheen.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Hz to 240 Hz, 360 Hz, and beyond, with each jump promising a slight visual feedback edge for competitive players.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 May 2026
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The Chicago Cubs Triple-A affiliate had a night game Friday, and the infielder wanted the extra time to rest about a month into the grueling minor-league season.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The recent Mother’s Day confrontation at Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse in Little Rock arrived accompanied by cellphone footage, influencer commentary, competing eyewitness narratives, reaction videos and enough online forensic analysis to qualify as a minor branch of cable-news jurisprudence.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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If realized inflation falls short of the breakeven rate, the nominal Treasury will outperform.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Cash, while stable in nominal terms, tends to lose purchasing power over time.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Below, shop the best little black dresses inspired by Michele’s posh, minimalist look for under $60 at Amazon, including knee-length, midi, and maxi options.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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More than 100 little, laughing faces were yelling thank you.—
Brian Lamar,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Just as people once defaulted to Google for trivial questions, many now turn to ChatGPT as a reflex.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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From time cost to financial cost The financial side of the ghost tax is no longer trivial.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The survey said this does not mean technical skills are unimportant, but that employers value the capacity to learn, adapt and collaborate at least as much as any specific technical competency.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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There’s no unimportant royal gossip, apparently.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Apr. 2026
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Keep scrolling for tiny travel essentials that'll fit right in your personal item.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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These migratory aerial acrobats need a lot of energy to beat their tiny wings so fast.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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“Insignificant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignificant. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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