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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. 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
  • A couple of weeks before the opening there was a launch of the memoir at Skylight which had a very sparse attendance.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Indeed, Mamdani’s promise to focus on affordability seems to have resonated with the rank-and file industry workers at a time of sparse job opportunities and skyrocketing cost of living.
    Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Few dentists remain open in Gaza, and the materials for braces are scarce.
    Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Public housing gets a rebrand As a nationwide housing shortage keeps affordable options scarce, an old idea is getting a new look.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Exiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exiguous. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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