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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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3
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
For searches that are less supported in AI Overviews—things like restaurants and financial services—the traffic change has been negligible.
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025
For example, our SEO Team Lead observed that a single Q&A-style blog post on a niche legal question was able to attract roughly 100 visitors per month, even though keyword research tools labeled its search volume as negligible.
—Anton Kovalchuk, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Sucralose is zero calories, but Splenda contains dextrose and maltodextrin, which add a negligible amount of calories—especially since sucralose, which is up to 600 times as sweet as sugar, is often used sparingly.
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
Teams at the bottom of that deep well recover to win the series a negligible 1.9 percent of the time -- four times in 212 all-time instances.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 10 May 2025
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025
For example, our SEO Team Lead observed that a single Q&A-style blog post on a niche legal question was able to attract roughly 100 visitors per month, even though keyword research tools labeled its search volume as negligible.
—Anton Kovalchuk, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Sucralose is zero calories, but Splenda contains dextrose and maltodextrin, which add a negligible amount of calories—especially since sucralose, which is up to 600 times as sweet as sugar, is often used sparingly.
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
Teams at the bottom of that deep well recover to win the series a negligible 1.9 percent of the time -- four times in 212 all-time instances.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligible
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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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Ambulances took 27 people to the hospital, including two with serious injuries, and another 20 people were treated at the scene for minor injuries, said Dave Kitchin of North West Ambulance Service.—
Brian Melley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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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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Ellie finds a small fishing boat to take her across the water to the aquarium.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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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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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
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Some writers prefer to include as little personal detail as possible regarding their identity, and male writers (such as Nagabe) have also become more common within the space.—
Vrai Kaiser,
Them.,
30 May 2025
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Mia said she was kept off-kilter working around the clock for Combs with little sleep.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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For those who aren’t seeking beach time, the island also was praised for offering historic sites, golf courses and other off-shore activities.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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After an off day Thursday, the Arizona Diamondbacks come to GABP for three games.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Though the majority of planetary systems scatter their planets without trapping them, the portion of systems with wide-orbit planets isn’t insignificant.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
28 May 2025
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After being thrust into debates about the greatest players to have graced the Premier League and hailed as City’s best ever player by chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak — a not insignificant claim — he can be left in no doubt about how he will be remembered.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Veliz turns 22 in September, and the chances of him becoming a success at Spurs feel slim.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Don’t let its slim, 5-pound design fool you — this lightweight vacuum is equipped with three suction modes that can tackle floor-to-ceiling messes for up to 65 minutes, according to the brand.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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“Negligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligible. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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