as in slight
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
investors disappointed by stock dividends that were decidedly de minimis
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Recent Examples of de minimis
What To Know According to a 2024 National Bureau of Economic Research paper, eliminating de minimis could reduce consumer welfare by up to $13 billion each year, with lower-income households feeling the greatest impact.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The de minimis exemption—a tariff loophole that for years made millions of direct-to-consumer imports duty free—is gone, and its end marks a structural shift for American shoppers and logistics providers.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
The company also claimed that the elimination of de minimis particularly crushed small businesses.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Since 2015, the de minimis exception has applied to goods with a retail value of less than $800.
—Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The de minimis exemption—a tariff loophole that for years made millions of direct-to-consumer imports duty free—is gone, and its end marks a structural shift for American shoppers and logistics providers.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
The company also claimed that the elimination of de minimis particularly crushed small businesses.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Since 2015, the de minimis exception has applied to goods with a retail value of less than $800.
—Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de minimis
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
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 mall competes with the not insignificant retail forces of Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove and Natomas.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The challenges, however, are not insignificant.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 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
Adjective
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Supplying immune protection Immune protection is an additional and non-trivial requirement.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Reducing the volume of trivial interactions accelerates real decision-making moments, capturing credibility and executive loyalty.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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“De minimis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20minimis. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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