as in sparse
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
computer equipment that would be prohibitively expensive, given the rural school's exiguous resources
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Recent Examples of exiguous
And because those games can be exiguous, mid-major teams can ill afford to squander those opportunities when presented.
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Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2023
The holiday sales came as a jolt after China’s exiguous ticket sales of recent weeks.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2022
Their taste is undeveloped or chronically exiguous.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 2 Apr. 2022
Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2023
The holiday sales came as a jolt after China’s exiguous ticket sales of recent weeks.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2022
Their taste is undeveloped or chronically exiguous.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 2 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exiguous
Adjective
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The production must be sparse, so the vocal isn’t overpowered.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2025
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While details are sparse, the agreement would keep a blanket 10% levy on British imports.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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These alliances are particularly beneficial for smaller organizations that stand to gain from pooled resources or those in regions where talent is scarce but demand for specialized staff is high.—
Randy Wong,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Ahead of Pink Elephant, the Montreal collective known for its insistent politics and uplifting lyricism was scarce and guarded in its direct communications.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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“Exiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exiguous. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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