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Recent Examples of micro
Multi-density sponges – wrapped in impossibly soft elastic micro-linen fabric – in the seat and headrest contoured to every curve in my anatomy, deliberately cupping each vertebra as if the chair were custom fitted to me, and me only.
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New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
This preperformance ritual is a kind of micro-percussive calibration, a quiet act of listening before the first public beat is struck.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
The slender leaves of micro chives have an oniony flavor that’s perfect on baked potatoes and other savory dishes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Heidi Klum continued her barely-there swimwear streak on Tuesday, splashing in the waves while wearing a micro string bikini set.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
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New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
This preperformance ritual is a kind of micro-percussive calibration, a quiet act of listening before the first public beat is struck.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
The slender leaves of micro chives have an oniony flavor that’s perfect on baked potatoes and other savory dishes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Heidi Klum continued her barely-there swimwear streak on Tuesday, splashing in the waves while wearing a micro string bikini set.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for micro
Adjective
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Guest rooms and suites feature coastal-meets-modern decor and complimentary mini bars and snacks in the rooms.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Instead, try mixing metallics by choosing one shade for your outerwear, one shade for boots, and another for accessories like a belt worn high on your natural waist or a shiny mini bag.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The slightly shiny, spring-ready sage green feels fresh, and the in-between size is just right for carrying all your smallish essentials.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Surfers have been out in great numbers at this popular surf spot, thanks to smallish surf, somewhat warm water — by winter standards — and sunny skies after days of rain, meaning more beachgoers came across the stingrays and their pointy barbs.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Normalize mental health conversations and model healthy leadership by taking time off, setting boundaries and seeking help when needed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Organizations need multi-model portfolios – some proprietary, some licensed, all integrated into architectures that evolve as quickly as their markets.—
Mohamad Ali,
Fortune,
19 Jan. 2026
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Dealing with competition from smaller personal computers, IBM’s business model began turning to services and software instead.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Common tactics Supporters of both parties now regularly receive urgent fundraising emails designed to draw in small-dollar donations, a significant part of how political candidates and parties pay for campaign operations and political advertising blitzes.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Our phones are turning into pocket-size casinos, offering windowless retreats from the real.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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While other systems can do the same, this one is pocket-size compared to others and super accurate.—
Perri Thaler,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Family says county 'stole' family home over tiny tax, taking fight to Supreme Court.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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However, heat can cause iodide to be lost from the surface, leaving behind tiny holes.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Scientists working at microscopic scales have relied on a single dominant fabrication technique to build complex 3D structures.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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For decades, microscopic robots lived mostly in our imagination.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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One order of cioppino allegedly feeds two people but could sustain a family of four, packed with exclusively shellfish, including a tangle of Dungeness crab legs, squid tentacles, and petite shrimp.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Both denim styles are available in regular (S–3XL) and petite (SP–3XLP) sizing, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to inclusive fit.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micro. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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