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
Add to that the not insignificant morale boost that completing the career Grand Slam after 11 years of trying must have given him.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Variety played a not insignificant role in this development as it was invited to have its critics and journalists program an official section of the festival, highlighting the new European filmmakers who were matching and surpassing the Americans in creativity and cinematic ambition.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 9 May 2025
Much like a poinsettia, the actual flower is insignificant, but the surrounding 3 to 6 colorful bracts are spectacular.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
With less than 1 in 3 people being comfortable with the use of AI in business, this is not an insignificant number.
—Theodora Lau, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Variety played a not insignificant role in this development as it was invited to have its critics and journalists program an official section of the festival, highlighting the new European filmmakers who were matching and surpassing the Americans in creativity and cinematic ambition.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 9 May 2025
Much like a poinsettia, the actual flower is insignificant, but the surrounding 3 to 6 colorful bracts are spectacular.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
With less than 1 in 3 people being comfortable with the use of AI in business, this is not an insignificant number.
—Theodora Lau, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insignificant
Adjective
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Pay Attention to Heavy Metals Some chocolate contains small amounts of cadmium and lead—and dark chocolate tends to be the bigger offender.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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Ellie finds a small fishing boat to take her across the water to the aquarium.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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By virtue of no state income tax, Florida, Tampa Bay, Vegas, Dallas and Nashville do enjoy a slight competitive advantage, but the first 14 Cup champions of the cap era didn’t share that same edge.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Injuries can range from a slight stretching of the ligament to a complete tear, where the knee becomes unstable.—
Paul McClure
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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In total, 27 people were taken to the hospital, including two with serious injuries, and 20 others were treated at the scene for minor injuries, according to Dave Kitchin of North West Ambulance Service.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Troopers said the two boys were hospitalized with minor injuries.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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The Eagles saved a nominal amount of money after months of negotiations.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Judges could set the bond at a nominal amount, like $1.—
Caitlin Babcock,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 May 2025
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That is why the reappraisal of Biden’s physical and mental abilities while in office has so far done little to reassure the public.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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The 29-year-old Towns came into Game 5 listed as a game-time decision with a knee contusion, but showed little signs of discomfort in the dominant win.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Every interaction, no matter how trivial, could end up being a bit.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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This explains why trivial choices, like what to wear or eat and many more throughout your day can leave you mentally exhausted before tackling important tasks.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Farming out certain creative development processes to AI felt not only ethically wrong but also like key cognitive stages were being lost, skipped over, considered unimportant.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 May 2025
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While these might seem unimportant, take it from someone who travels regularly — packing cubes are a game-changer.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The former Dixon comptroller embezzled nearly $54 million from the tiny town to fund a lavish lifestyle.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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And don't forget to grab a baby nasal aspirator to help clear tiny nostrils.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
28 May 2025
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“Insignificant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignificant. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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