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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
The Warriors’ title hopes are negligible, but there is still so much more than just pride to play for in Golden State.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
There were no famous people, and crime was negligible.
—Kate Crane, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The costs of living increase in all parts of the world, but the fees one receives remain negligible.
—Ho Tzu Nyen, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
In March, inflows into BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) jumped back up, snapping a 4-month streak of mostly negligible outflows.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
There were no famous people, and crime was negligible.
—Kate Crane, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The costs of living increase in all parts of the world, but the fees one receives remain negligible.
—Ho Tzu Nyen, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
In March, inflows into BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) jumped back up, snapping a 4-month streak of mostly negligible outflows.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligible
Adjective
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Based on the two Argentines’ limited head-to-head history on the Challengers circuit — all three meetings had been won by Burrachaga in three sets — the son of one of his country’s most famous soccer players was the nominal favorite.—
Dale Robertson,
Houston Chronicle,
4 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges Freeman Funeral Home accepted the baby’s remains for a nominal $500 fee but never followed through on its promise to provide him with a proper Christian burial.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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There could be minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms, and urban and small stream flooding.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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There is at least some truth that social media use may cause a minor rise in dopamine levels, but not in a way that resembles drugs or qualifies as addiction.—
William Proctor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Handcrafted in small batches, these blends are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, walnuts lend a slight crunch throughout.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cloud cover is forecasted to stick around all day, and temperatures are likely to top out in the low 80s this afternoon with a slight breeze from the south.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Previous attempts to secure ceasefires have had little or no impact, with the two sides blaming each other for violations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Start by trimming the tough, dry ends off the bunch and chop them into little logs.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Numerous designers, including Alessandro Michele and the late Vivienne Westwood, have credited the Queen as an inspiration, not least for the kind of sturdy, tweedy daywear shown in a section devoted to her off-duty garments.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Or book a court at the Prospect Park Tennis Center at an off hour.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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But the loud complaints about the Iran war emanating from the far right are not insignificant — for instance, from podcasters Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly and political journals like The American Conservative.—
David M. Drucker,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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And a fair number of people — not — not huge numbers — but not insignificant numbers either — are giving it earlier or giving more.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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The land’s transformation, documented through a network of cameras and sensors, offers a playbook for wetland restoration as cranberry farms see slimmer profits from New England to Wisconsin because of climate change and other factors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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And in Southeast Asia, a recent survey found that a slim majority of respondents would choose China over the US, if the region had to align itself with one of the two.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Negligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligible. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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