variants
also microscopical
as in tiny
very small in size
even a microscopic speck of dust in the eye will cause pain
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Recent Examples of microscopic
The culprit: microscopic fungal spores that live in and on human bodies and in the dirt and air.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Also known as microscopic plastic debris, they’re formed when plastics in everyday products—for example, dishes, toys or tires—break down into smaller and smaller pieces.
—Denise Maher, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
The microscopic gene-editors zeroed in on one of Muldoon's mutations so tiny molecular scissors could perform a kind of genetic surgery — literally rewriting his genetic code to fix his defect.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 15 May 2025
Babesiosis is caused by a microscopic parasite called Babesia microti, which lives in the blood of rodents like shrews, chipmunks and mice.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Also known as microscopic plastic debris, they’re formed when plastics in everyday products—for example, dishes, toys or tires—break down into smaller and smaller pieces.
—Denise Maher, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
The microscopic gene-editors zeroed in on one of Muldoon's mutations so tiny molecular scissors could perform a kind of genetic surgery — literally rewriting his genetic code to fix his defect.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 15 May 2025
Babesiosis is caused by a microscopic parasite called Babesia microti, which lives in the blood of rodents like shrews, chipmunks and mice.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microscopic
tiny
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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Every detail is analyzed to maximize sound quality, Maserati says, down to the tiniest features.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Microscopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microscopic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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