1
as in small
lacking importance
a woman who at town meetings insists on airing every little Mickey Mouse concern she has
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2
as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
as far as his schoolmarm of a boss is concerned, no rule is so Mickey Mouse that it can be ignored
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Adjective
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In an initial analysis that didn’t control for genetic factors, the researchers found a small association between women who used acetaminophen during pregnancy and the incidence of autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
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The Twins averaged 22,108 fans a game, 24th out of 30 Major League Baseball teams, though two of those teams behind them are playing in smaller-capacity, minor league stadiums.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The courts are open to JCCOC members, though guests can accompany for a nominal fee and decide whether to join.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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This means the average real rate (nominal yield minus the inflation rate) is about 1%.—
Chris Gunster,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The final documents were published with minor edits earlier this month.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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The airlines aren't just asking for minor tweaks.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The slight ruffle at the hem adds a romantic detail, and the elbow-length sleeves will give you a bit of warmth during chilly fall evenings.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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When not in the heavy stage makeup that blurs the lines between Kikuo and Shunsuke, there is a slight coldness to his affect, especially compared to Yokohama’s more extroverted performance, which constantly calls into question the sincerity of his sentiments.—
Ryan Swen,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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But China’s economic data offers little confirmation that a genuine and sustainable rebound is underway, market watchers said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Sep. 2025
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Reeves and Winter are often swallowed up by the bottomless void their characters occupy, with very little room to let loose and play.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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And unfortunately for everyone who would like to see Belichick inducted in-person, the 73-year-old coach is currently at the height of his petty powers.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Weeks before the closing announcement, blame fell on the store’s lack of shopping carts, the closure of self-checkout lanes and a visible rise in shoplifting and petty crime.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
17 Sep. 2025
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The barbecue rub seasoning adds a tiny bit of that familiar barbecue sweet-savory mixture.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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As a child in Cuba, Mike Fernandez watched as his teachers were replaced with government instructors, books vanished from classroom shelves and ultimately, Communist Party officials took over his dad's tiny sandwich stand.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Mickey Mouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Mickey%20Mouse. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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