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Recent Examples of micro
The matte, micro-textured surface diffuses incoming light, whether under bright stage lighting or natural daylight, the screen maintains a steady presentation while automatically adjusting its brightness.
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William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The authority made clear that first-of-a-kind reactor concepts and micro modular reactors are not included in this effort.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The kitchen garden and greenhouse at Coolmore Stud supply much of the fruit and veg, while herbs, lettuce and micro greens are grown in a pesticide-free vertical farm nearby.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Instead of focusing on deep cleans or tackling big projects in a single sitting, these micro-cleans prevent messes from spiraling.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
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William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The authority made clear that first-of-a-kind reactor concepts and micro modular reactors are not included in this effort.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The kitchen garden and greenhouse at Coolmore Stud supply much of the fruit and veg, while herbs, lettuce and micro greens are grown in a pesticide-free vertical farm nearby.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Instead of focusing on deep cleans or tackling big projects in a single sitting, these micro-cleans prevent messes from spiraling.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for micro
Adjective
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Recently, the Urban Summit was instrumental in urging the Kansas City Council to approve an ordinance that banned the sale of mini liquor bottles in certain parts of the city.—
Freddrell Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Emphasizing their versatility, Evans likes to see the Frankenstein sandal-heel hybrid paired with trousers and a mini summer dress.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Then again, that’s a smallish sample size and there were some true bangers in the years right before, so the jury is still out.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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The Society of Arts was a model third-place institution, Richmond’s own semipublic coffeehouse.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Sauntering alongside him is model Bryce.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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But as funding from cap-and-invest and the climate bond dwindle, the state must increasingly turn to Cal Fire, which devotes only a small portion of its budget to mitigation work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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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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From the train windows, expect to spot the aquamarine waves of Ligurian Sea crashing against the stony coast, candy-colored houses huddled together on the hillsides, tiny wooden boats gliding through village harbors, and flecks of golden-sand beaches.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Tribby, of Miles City, noted that, absent a court ruling that defines the legality of corner crossing in Montana, the PLPW council should consider access corridors rather than single-point access to a tiny corner that might be on a steep sidehill or monumented by a tree.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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And experts say such a provision is unnecessary, as noncitizens have never been shown to vote at anything but microscopic numbers in American elections.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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The findings offer a rare glimpse into ancient human life and the microscopic organisms that have survived alongside the mummy for thousands of years.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Tucked on a petite hillside parcel, the slate-gray house is accessed through a spacious porch and a yellow front door.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
9 June 2026
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Matching sets can be tricky for petite shoppers like myself, but this one has a pants inseam that ranges from 24 to 25 inches depending on the size.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micro. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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