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Recent Examples of micro
But on a more micro level, the Panthers’ draft haul wasn’t necessarily a positive for every player or position group, which The Athletic analyzes with its annual look at the team’s winners and losers following the draft.
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Joseph Person, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Designed by the label’s then creative director, Olivier Rousteing, the unorthodox gown was sculpted based on a cast of Tyla’s body, then created out of three different colors of sand mixed with micro-crystal studs, providing extra sparkle down to the tip of her mermaid train.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
To map the molecular structure of the scorpions’ weaponry, the researchers used high-resolution scanning electron microscopy coupled with micro-X-ray fluorescence imaging.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Innovatively engineered to maximize the smallest amounts of square footage, these micro lodges are packed with lots of inspiring design moments, from a mountain-view wonder in the south of France to a stylish pad in Atlanta.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
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Joseph Person, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Designed by the label’s then creative director, Olivier Rousteing, the unorthodox gown was sculpted based on a cast of Tyla’s body, then created out of three different colors of sand mixed with micro-crystal studs, providing extra sparkle down to the tip of her mermaid train.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
To map the molecular structure of the scorpions’ weaponry, the researchers used high-resolution scanning electron microscopy coupled with micro-X-ray fluorescence imaging.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Innovatively engineered to maximize the smallest amounts of square footage, these micro lodges are packed with lots of inspiring design moments, from a mountain-view wonder in the south of France to a stylish pad in Atlanta.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for micro
Adjective
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The collection, available May 7-10 at participating Krispy Kreme shops nationwide, mixes two new mini doughnuts with two fan favorites, according to the chain.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Jo and Naomi McPherson were playing out of mini amps.—
Katie Gavin,
Time,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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By 1900, the Irish-speaking areas were a ragged patchwork of smallish standalone zones, clinging to the island’s western and southern shores.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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So moving Stankoven to the middle in training camp certainly raised the eyebrows of many, especially considering Carolina has several other smallish players among its forward corps.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Hart, however, made a wonderful senator, a model public servant and an inspiring statesman.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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ChatOn’s main advantage is multi-model access.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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August 23 – September 22 One small fix today could make everything run better.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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These mad scientists then trained a small flock of sheep to recognize four celebrities—Emma Watson, Barack Obama, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce—from their pictures on the internet.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Paume offers a few pocket-size styles that are all paraben-free and simultaneously hydrating.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Adjacent is a pocket-size terrace, with a view of the Paris skyline.—
Dana Thomas,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One new study looked at how the coloring of microplastics – the tiny bits of plastics found everywhere from our rivers to our brains – may actually be helping increase temperatures.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The lab didn't take DNA samples from each fish, which can be done by clipping off a tiny bit of one fin.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Hantaviruses are groups of viruses – microscopic organisms that infect hosts – transmitted by mice and rats.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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To protect the fragile ecosystem from invasive species large and microscopic, visitors are told to stay away from animals and to avoid touching the ground with anything but their feet.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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This feminine blouse provides coverage without overwhelming petite wearers, thanks to its shorter sleeve length and easy drape.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Fritz Hansen’s Lilium Bench can stand on its own as a modern piece to station outside of your tool shed, or provide some garden seating next to a petite bistro table.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micro. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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