fewest

adjective

as in lowest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible the gymnast won the gold medal only because he made the fewest mistakes

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  1. smallest
  2. minimum
Adjective
  • While that’s painful for house hunters, note that the surge was the 18th-smallest among states and trailed the 93% jump nationally.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of smallest
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  • The minimum sustainability standards CPHFW introduced in 2020 were ahead of their time, forcing brands to tackle their environmental and social impacts in order to continue showing on schedule.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • The Heat currently has just about $7 million left of its midlevel exception or a minimum contract to offer free agents before reaching the first apron that it is hardcapped at for this upcoming season.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of minimum
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“Fewest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fewest. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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