LEAST Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of least

as in lowest

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least

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noun

as in nobody

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Recent Examples of least

Adjective

This year, the Rocky Mountains had the least snow on record, and the lack of snowmelt is sinking reservoir levels lower. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 The latter app colors the map, with pink the most light pollution and black the least. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Oct. 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

Adjective

Aircraft design prioritizes minimal weight to generate lift and maintain stability.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
The collarless neckline and minimal front keep the focus on its proportions, while the darker gray buttons down the front provide some contrast.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 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

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

Noun

This Zuckerberg is no longer made of flesh and blood but ones and zeros.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
The Liberty inbounded from under their own basket and got the ball to Stewart, but her desperation shot was no good as the clock ticked to triple zeros.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of zero

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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