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as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
the two cents in change was such a negligible sum that she left the store without bothering to take it
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2
as in minor
lacking importance
the results from that small study of coffee drinkers are negligible and can be ignored
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as in small
small in degree
there's a negligible chance I may make it to the picnic, but don't count on it
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Recent Examples of negligible
Unlike factories and warehouses, the costs in setting up crypto companies is negligible, said Jeff Hauser, director of the nonprofit Revolving Door Project, which scrutinizes executive branch employees.
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Michelle Conlin and Tom Wilson, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Many popular citrus fruits—such as grapefruit, limes and pomelos—contain furanocoumarins, but some varieties of oranges, including Valencia, navel and mandarin oranges, have low or negligible levels of these chemicals.
—Charlotte Hu, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Thus, this policy change will provide some short-term stimulus to the oil industry but have negligible impact in the short run to the overall economy.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Even expanding the definition of crime and extending back in time for past arrests leaves us with a negligible economic impact.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Michelle Conlin and Tom Wilson, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Many popular citrus fruits—such as grapefruit, limes and pomelos—contain furanocoumarins, but some varieties of oranges, including Valencia, navel and mandarin oranges, have low or negligible levels of these chemicals.
—Charlotte Hu, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Thus, this policy change will provide some short-term stimulus to the oil industry but have negligible impact in the short run to the overall economy.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Even expanding the definition of crime and extending back in time for past arrests leaves us with a negligible economic impact.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligible
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Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders are nominal political outsiders, regular critics of the Democratic establishment and proud progressives who are beloved by leftwing base voters — qualities that have advantages in today’s political environment.—
David M. Drucker,
Boston Herald,
11 Apr. 2025
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Cage’s most famous composition—a piece where any performer exists in any space for four minutes and 33 seconds—is performed in nominal silence.—
Jeremy D. Larson,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Aftershocks are typically minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The incident, while ultimately only a minor one, did impact the rest of their vacation.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In 2022, a consortium of private retirement-plan providers announced a collaboration to boost the portability of small retirement accounts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The sheriff’s office handles homicide investigations for several smaller municipalities within the county.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Dawn came on chilly with a slight overcast and a light breeze.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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The rear camera's OIS yields mostly smooth video, but there's some slight bumpiness here and there.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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There were little tiny water bubbles around each of them.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Even with Hollywood’s diminished state in China, the film business is one sector where the U.S. maintains a sizable trade surplus with its geopolitical rival, as Chinese films, despite their enormous earnings in the home market, have made little headway with mainstream North American moviegoers.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Last-minute fixes were still being made, and some Cubs players trickled into the clubhouse to put stuff in their lockers or work out on their off day.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Stewart’s on-field production left a lot to be desired last year, but his motor doesn’t have an off switch.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
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Even if the missing evidence is insignificant or duplicative, the prosecutor’s prior statement of readiness is invalidated, the clock is considered to have never stopped, and in many cases has by then run out, and the case is dismissed.—
Mimi Rocah,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Turkish drone losses in the Middle East in recent months were not insignificant, especially considering the losses spanned at least four indigenous drone types.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The blush duo contains two blush shades in one palette and has a slim, lightweight design that fits easily in a purse or makeup bag.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The slim margin means that if Griffin succeeds in throwing even a fraction of the ballots in the race out, the results could swing in his favor.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Negligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligible. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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