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least 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of leastnext
as in lowest

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least

2 of 2

noun

as in nobody

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Recent Examples of least
Adjective
Ensure tires have at least 3/16-inch tread depth and keep winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 The proposition is one of the least popular of the 14 statewide measures on this year’s ballot, according to a Public Policy Institute of California poll released Tuesday. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
The scales will be tipped by those least connected to the political parties, and most connected to deliberative process. — David Paleologos, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2019 Respondents were asked to rank 39 possible trends—25 of which were trends from previous years—from 1 (least likely to be a trend) to 10 (most likely to be a trend). — Leah Prinzivalli, SELF, 1 Nov. 2018 See All Example Sentences for least
Recent Examples of Synonyms for least
  1. minimal
  2. nobody
  3. mere
  4. nothing
  5. littlest
  6. zero
  7. zilch
  8. nonentity
Adjective
  • Every two to three wears is reasonable with minimal sweating, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The crust is somehow both chewy and crispy, and the flavorful sauce is minimal enough to allow the rest of the ingredients to shine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of minimal
Noun
  • In the trailer, the civilians are selling themselves as a new breed of nobodies.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the tragicomic instability and the rotating cast of nobodies temporarily tasked with running the country, when seen in macroeconomic terms, Peru appears to be doing just fine, thank you.
    — Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Definition of nobody
Adjective
  • Trump’s imaginings of castle-like defenses on the Potomac move beyond mere bad taste to a place of genuine weirdness.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
  • That moment helped galvanize the political support which contributed to President Harry Truman’s recognition of the state of Israel in 1948, a mere 11 minutes after the state’s establishment.
    — Herbert Block, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of mere
Noun
  • While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
  • When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Definition of nothing
Adjective
  • Your little girl was a little -- your littlest girl was a little naughty.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
  • All of our top picks for the littlest kids are $30 or less today.
    — Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of littlest
Noun
  • Within a certain interval, the zeros appear to all lie on a straight line.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Underwood sailed his first Hail Mary attempt out of the back of the end zone, and despite the clock appearing to hit triple zeros to end the game, officials added one second back onto the clock after a review, which led to Underwood's heroics.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of zero
Noun
  • The women earned as little as $25 per game—or frequently zilch.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Reviews have been mixed, with some critics embracing Gyllenhaal’s bold vision and others dismissing it as a whole lot of sound and fury, signifying zilch.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of zilch
Noun
  • During the Biden Administration, Pakistan had become a virtual pariah in Washington, or had been reduced to a nonentity, as the United States left Afghanistan and saw India as a means of countering China.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • All Dickens heroes are complete nonentities who know 217 wacky people.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of nonentity

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“Least.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/least. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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