1
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
Kempczinski said, holding up the burger with a negligible bite mark.
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
In contrast, the PA-LiMPS/PEO electrolytes retained high conductivity with negligible H2S release after seven days of exposure to humid air.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Democrats are opposing the bill on the grounds that voter fraud is negligible and that the law is really meant to disenfranchise their supporters.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
So releasing him would bring negligible cap savings, unless he’s designated as a post-June 1 cut.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for negligible
Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
In contrast, the PA-LiMPS/PEO electrolytes retained high conductivity with negligible H2S release after seven days of exposure to humid air.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Democrats are opposing the bill on the grounds that voter fraud is negligible and that the law is really meant to disenfranchise their supporters.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
So releasing him would bring negligible cap savings, unless he’s designated as a post-June 1 cut.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligible
Adjective
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The bar provides seasonings, baked potatoes, and salad for a nominal fee.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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That’s two of the largest single day increases going back to 2005 in terms of nominal increase in cents per gallon, according to GasBuddy.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The woman had minor injuries and was treated at the scene, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Leigh Wambsganss, the Republican candidate and a Mercy Culture ally, had become a minor MAGA celebrity, owing to her role in facilitating a far-right takeover of the area’s school boards.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Modern warfare has shown that traditional radar systems often struggle to identify and monitor many small drones flying together.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Adjust a subscription or renegotiate a small fee, then record the change, because tracking progress reinforces confidence and protects your careful planning.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Also, God forbid, but the examining team might need to unstitch a section of the dress, and there was just the slightest chance that it wouldn’t be put back exactly as it had been received.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Yet by the end of Saturday night, there were slight glimmers of optimism for a team that hasn’t had much to cheer for this season.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Boston bats made little noise all night in North Port.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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But even this caricature is more than what’s afforded to Zoe (Iris Apatow) and her Deaf sister Chloe (Millicent Simmonds), whose collective function is the former interpreting for the latter in American Sign Language, but little else.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Venezuela manager Omar López spent his off day experiencing another side of South Florida’s sports scene.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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It was later sold in an off-market deal, at which point it was renamed Contigo.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At this point, however, this news is neither insignificant nor horrible.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s so much to be discussed discussing the advisability of starting a war, the cost of insurance coverage or loss of cargo is likely insignificant.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Once inside, the Euphoria star was photographed with a slim gold band on her wedding finger.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the closing seconds of the third, Odens Massillon came away with a steal, then fed a pass to Brown for a layup as the Bulldogs constructed a slim 45-41 lead entering the final quarter.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Negligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligible. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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