variants
also microscopical
as in tiny
very small in size
even a microscopic speck of dust in the eye will cause pain
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Recent Examples of microscopic
Coastal estuaries are the scene of intense daily dramas of survival, featuring a cast of hundreds of species, and much of it is microscopic and underwater.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites that infect some birds and mammals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
When waters overheat, the microscopic algae living inside coral stop producing sugar – the coral’s food source – and instead release toxins.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
This procedure resulted in the formation of a fine powder consisting of microscopic particles – each microparticle in turn consisted of a smooth MoNi shell encasing a protein core.
—New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2025
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites that infect some birds and mammals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
When waters overheat, the microscopic algae living inside coral stop producing sugar – the coral’s food source – and instead release toxins.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
This procedure resulted in the formation of a fine powder consisting of microscopic particles – each microparticle in turn consisted of a smooth MoNi shell encasing a protein core.
—New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for microscopic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microscopic
tiny
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And in the case of this particular tiny home, the Timberline model by Amazon brand Allwood, that picture-perfect retreat is just a click away.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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So pack that sunscreen, toss a floppy hat into your weekend bag, and get ready to sip fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Microscopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microscopic. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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