as in second
a very small space of time
I'll be with you in just a minute
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as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
a minute description of the setting of the story
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2
as in little
lacking importance
a person who wastes her time on the most minute aspects of everyday life
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as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
only minute differences between the two photographic prints
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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
a minute examination of the marine specimen
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as in tiny
very small in size
made some minute adjustments to the controls
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as in to transcribe
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Recent Examples of minute
Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
About 30 minutes east of Sagres, travelers can find even more peace and solitude in the quiet coastal village of Burgau.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
Patrick Adams, NPR, 5 June 2025
As such, even the most seemingly minute details within your home’s decor are actually of vital importance.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
Suarez then curled in a gorgeous cross to De Paul that the Argentine newcomer tucked away, marking his first goal since joining the Herons and negating Pumas attacker Jorge Ruvalcaba’s opener 11 minutes earlier.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
About 30 minutes east of Sagres, travelers can find even more peace and solitude in the quiet coastal village of Burgau.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
Verb
Recognized by researchers as one of the most cost-effective interventions in global health, the control and elimination of NTDs accounts for a minute portion of U.S. foreign assistance — less than 1%.
—Patrick Adams, NPR, 5 June 2025
As such, even the most seemingly minute details within your home’s decor are actually of vital importance.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minute
Noun
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With less than 30 seconds on the clock, cornerback Ethan Robinson blitzed Lions quarterback Henson Hook and managed to come down with a game-sealing interception.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Miami Dolphins ventured to Detroit for their second preseason game and won, 24-17, as rookie cornerback Ethan Robinson had the play of the game with a dramatic leaping interception with 22 seconds left at the Dolphins’ 20-yard line.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Whether their child is advanced or needs extra support, homeschooling offers a level of detailed instruction that cannot be attained in a classroom setting.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There was a broad perception that López Obrador did little to confront the cartels.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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These hard-working little creatures stockpile food in their dens for winter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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There's a subtle but powerful form of manipulation happening in AI companions.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The spawn, which typically takes place over a few days and lasts less than 20 minutes, is triggered by subtle environmental cues — moon phase, tides and water temperatures — that healthy reefs once responded to in consistent synchronization.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
Verb
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When internally spoken by participants, this would prompt the BCI to start or stop transcribing.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
14 Aug. 2025
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So many of these songs are just transcribed from my conversations with friends.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The goal is that a fraction of a moment in a fitting.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The hot mic moment was shared on X by conservative NewsBusters managing editor Curtis Houck.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minute. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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