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
One of the more novel technical bets is the hydrogen storage system developed by Rux Energy UK, which uses nanoporous materials – materials riddled with microscopic pores that trap hydrogen molecules – to store the gas compactly and at low pressure.
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Omar Kardoudi
june 09, New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The microscopic activity of the bacteria in the microbial community is complex.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026
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
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
See All Example Sentences for microscopic
Omar Kardoudi
june 09, New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The microscopic activity of the bacteria in the microbial community is complex.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026
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
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
See All Example Sentences for microscopic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microscopic
Adjective
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The whole episode is a reminder to product designers everywhere that users can be extremely sensitive to the seemingly smallest changes — and Spotify clearly had not anticipated that a teeny-tiny disco ball drop would prove to be unpopular.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Today, Siazon’s pickles can be found at the Sacramento Natural Food Co-op, the Davis Foods Co-op, Corti Brothers, the Kitchen Table locations, Allspicery in East Sacramento and tiny but mighty Superette Market in Land Park.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Eastern Forest Tick Examined under a microscope, this minuscule parasite bears an uncanny resemblance to your childhood bully, right down to its mullet and Van Halen T-shirt.—
Jay Ruttenberg,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Hikers dip into shady trails lined with thick brush, a favorite path being the Myakka Canopy Walkway, which offers a rare peek into the ecosystems—both minuscule and massive—within the swampy marshland.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Generation 3 for anyone who wants full-size prints rather than the Go's miniature ones.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
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The pattern of the bags themselves is also completely new to Trader Joe's—all of the miniature canvas totes released in the past have featured solid colors.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
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“Microscopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microscopic. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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