MICRO Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

micro

adjective

Definition of micro

as in mini

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Recent Examples of micro There’s a new Nanomatte display option to reduce glare, along with an audio architecture with micro woofers and two tweeters for clearer audio. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2026 The ability of mustard greens to prevent the growth of these microorganisms was more pronounced with micro mustard greens than with mature mustard greens. — Pamela Assid Woughter, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2026 Plainly put, consumers buy toothpaste, groceries, and cleaning supplies regardless of macro or micro economic stress. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 His award-winning micro-business column has appeared in IEEE Microwave Magazine since 2011. — Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for micro

Recent Examples of Synonyms for micro

Adjective

Advent Calendar Storybook Collection On Sale 20% off The budding bookworm will enjoy flipping through 24 Sesame Street mini books.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2026
The third type of stroke is a mini stroke (transient ischemic attack) caused by a temporary clot, according to the American Stroke Association.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of mini

Adjective

Nature’s finger food is a high-effort, modest-yield treat, like shellfish or certain nuts, where a lot of work goes into exposing a smallish bit of what’s edible.

— The Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
In the background of the painting is a portrait within a portrait of two dogs, a black-and-white toy spaniel named Mina and a smallish tan greyhound named Die, next to a large urn.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of smallish

Adjective

The pocket-size converter and amplifier snaps onto the back of your device via MagSafe magnet, upgrading the audio quality coming out of connected headphones or speakers without downgrading user experience.

— Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Peters specifically calls out this pocket-size Poo-Pourri spray, which slips easily into a purse or personal item without eating up precious packing space.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of pocket-size

Adjective

In the evening, the low-slung space fills with locals seeking Liebster's famous tiny hasselback potatoes topped with trout roe, and buttery brioche with Parmesan cream, mortadella and clams.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
As Earth plows through the debris streams, tiny particles slam into our atmosphere at 65,000 miles per hour (104,607 kilometers per hour), producing dazzling streaks of light across the night sky.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of tiny

Adjective

The color of the ocean is a literal reflection of what’s in it — from microscopic plant-like organisms called phytoplankton to marine debris.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Every raindrop that hits the panel generates microscopic vibrations, creating unique acoustic signatures that vary with rainfall intensity.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of microscopic

Adjective

Choose from seven colors in regular length and four colors in petite.

— Kaitlin Gates, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026
Flare Jeans Flare jeans are especially flattering on petite frames, creating the illusion of longer legs while leaving plenty of room for fall footwear like combat boots and ankle booties.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026