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
The suit’s potential success won’t guarantee the reinstatement of de minimis, however.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Furthermore, the removal of the de minimis exemption in 2025—which previously allowed shipments under $800 to enter duty-free—likely contributed to the rising costs, closing a loophole many smaller importers relied upon.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
The elimination of the de minimis exemption will likely dampen cross-border commerce flows and the associated ad spend.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Don’t Over‑Rely on De Minimis Dreams Lawmakers have repeatedly proposed de minimis exemptions that would relieve small crypto payments—typically under about $200 or $300 per transaction, sometimes with an annual cap—from capital‑gains tracking so users do not have to log every coffee or ride share.
—Jason Brett, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Furthermore, the removal of the de minimis exemption in 2025—which previously allowed shipments under $800 to enter duty-free—likely contributed to the rising costs, closing a loophole many smaller importers relied upon.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
The elimination of the de minimis exemption will likely dampen cross-border commerce flows and the associated ad spend.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Don’t Over‑Rely on De Minimis Dreams Lawmakers have repeatedly proposed de minimis exemptions that would relieve small crypto payments—typically under about $200 or $300 per transaction, sometimes with an annual cap—from capital‑gains tracking so users do not have to log every coffee or ride share.
—Jason Brett, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de minimis
Adjective
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After the unremarkable Chip Kelly recruiting era, which begat a slight bump under DeShaun Foster, what first-year coach Bob Chesney has done, before coaching a game, has been downright remarkable.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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The video shows slight puffs of smoke from the Sea Star’s smokestack, and then darker smoke rising from it after the strike.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Eligible organizations may request up to $200,000, and clinics must provide free or nominal-fee services, including representation, taxpayer education, and advocacy.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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However, Fulmer said that the society worries that if the mansion is sold, even for a nominal amount, then the end of public maintenance funding could have a striking effect on the face of the building.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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But normalization doesn’t mean something is medically insignificant.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
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This is not insignificant and seems to represent a notable source of commercial uncertainty in American agriculture.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Of course, David went on to build one of the most illustrious careers in television with characters who are often arrogant, petty and unlikable by traditional media standards.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Middle school is, famously, a time of petty cruelty and small-scale social Darwinism.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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No competition was too trivial.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The third day of the NFL Draft can feel a bit trivial.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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“De minimis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20minimis. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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