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
This is not an insignificant amount of money for most people.
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Kelly Stiefel Arias, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
The Navy doctor’s analyses concluded that, except for unusual disasters at sea, the risk of shark attack to humans was statistically insignificant.
—Hans Walters, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Lovell-Badge said the amount of DNA from the donor is insignificant, saying any resulting child would have no traits from the woman who donated the healthy mitochondria.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 17 July 2025
Though relatively small given the overall budget’s $27.2 billion bottom line, the problem isn’t insignificant, given that the fiscal year is barely underway.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
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Kelly Stiefel Arias, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
The Navy doctor’s analyses concluded that, except for unusual disasters at sea, the risk of shark attack to humans was statistically insignificant.
—Hans Walters, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Lovell-Badge said the amount of DNA from the donor is insignificant, saying any resulting child would have no traits from the woman who donated the healthy mitochondria.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 17 July 2025
Though relatively small given the overall budget’s $27.2 billion bottom line, the problem isn’t insignificant, given that the fiscal year is barely underway.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insignificant
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Going directly from cooking inside the house and only trying my own food to trying small restaurants and traveling within a week’s span was a blessing.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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On a sunny morning in late June, his exercise regimen began with small steps: His right foot keeping pace with the treadmill, his left foot stationary, off to the side.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Rivera pushed through her routine, adapting to slight errors and fighting for the landing on the dismount.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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After a slight chance of storms during the day Saturday, there is a 60% chance of rainfall overnight, leading to a more-than-likely wet Sunday.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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While two people are said to have been seriously injured, the others are being treated for minor injuries, according to Xinhua.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In April, the government quietly revoked the visas of thousands of students who had allegedly committed minor legal infractions before abruptly reversing the policy.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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The macro hasn't changed: chronic fiscal deficits, an eventual glide lower in real rates if nominal cuts meet sticky inflation, and incentives to keep liquidity flowing.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Yet meticulous planning means that there is always a nuanced plan — 4-3-3 is his nominal starting formation, but individual roles are tweaked depending on the opposition.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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But with Trump still backing Netanyahu, the Israeli leader has little immediate incentive to alter course.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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Financial executives are confronted with a pressing issue as businesses quickly expand their cloud footprints: rising expenses with little visibility.—
Jyoti Shah,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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This makes perfect sense as some expectations, especially trivial and old-fashioned etiquette, are no longer relevant in today's modern world.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 July 2025
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And nothing’s too trivial, including comparing his inauguration attendance with that of President Barack Obama.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
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Porter County Attorney Scott McClure stressed that the label of barndominium was technically unimportant as the percentage of the structure given over to storage was the true classifying characteristic.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, Defendant’s failure to remedy his harassment sent a message that women’s complaints were unimportant further creating a hostile environment.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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The tiny matching spoon fits perfectly inside the lid of the jam jar, and the jar even comes with a circular spoon rest. Serve up your favorite jams of the season, or use the jar in a gift basket alongside homemade creations during the holidays.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hoops can range from tiny huggies to bold statement pieces and come in a variety of shapes—oval, square, triangular, and beyond.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Insignificant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignificant. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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