as in smallest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
the littlest kitten in the litter was also the cutest
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minimum
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The minimum time period has dropped six months.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Williams, a former UConn standout, completed her hardship contract Monday after signing to help the Wings meet the WNBA's minimum requirement of eight active players.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Littlest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/littlest. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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