as in tiny
very small in size
public health officials have claimed that the chemical is harmless in such minuscule amounts
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Recent Examples of minuscule
That minuscule percentage made all the difference between the Bulls welcoming a generational talent and scouring the back end of the lottery for good value.
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Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 13 May 2025
But just as notable a skew was in how the 2025 ACM Awards were dominated by the female of the species… pretty much in inverse proportion to their minuscule representation on the country charts.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 May 2025
Over 65% of visual observations have occurred within 200 nautical miles of three countries: the United States, Japan, and New Zealand, meaning that much of our assumptions about the deep sea are based on a minuscule sample size.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 7 May 2025
As crossings have dropped nationally, so have deaths involving fentanyl, which can be lethal in minuscule doses.
—Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2025
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Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 13 May 2025
But just as notable a skew was in how the 2025 ACM Awards were dominated by the female of the species… pretty much in inverse proportion to their minuscule representation on the country charts.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 May 2025
Over 65% of visual observations have occurred within 200 nautical miles of three countries: the United States, Japan, and New Zealand, meaning that much of our assumptions about the deep sea are based on a minuscule sample size.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 7 May 2025
As crossings have dropped nationally, so have deaths involving fentanyl, which can be lethal in minuscule doses.
—Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minuscule
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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“Minuscule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minuscule. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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