mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō 
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
: involving minute quantities or variations
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Synthetic fibers like polyester can leave tiny scratches on the surface, and dirty cloths can cause micro scratches.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
For her iteration, the How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days alum embraced lingerie dressing in a plunging black lace tank top with micro spaghetti straps and a keyhole chest cutout.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The blini is like a micro pancake made of buckwheat that is slightly nutty.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Synthetic fibers like polyester can leave tiny scratches on the surface, and dirty cloths can cause micro scratches.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
For her iteration, the How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days alum embraced lingerie dressing in a plunging black lace tank top with micro spaghetti straps and a keyhole chest cutout.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micro. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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micro
adjective
mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
involving minute quantities or variations
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