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
An antibody is essentially a microscopic security tag produced by the immune system that can stick to invaders.
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Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Courtesy of Daniel Bonn To test the friction hypothesis, Bonn and his team created a microscopic ice-skating rink.
—Paulina Rowińska, Wired News, 25 Jan. 2026
Researchers estimate there are 10^60 possible chemical compounds—or 10 to the 60th power, a number greater than that of stars in the observable universe—yet only a microscopic fraction will ever become viable medicines.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
The itchy rash is caused by microscopic mites that burrow, live, and reproduce in the skin.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for microscopic
Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Courtesy of Daniel Bonn To test the friction hypothesis, Bonn and his team created a microscopic ice-skating rink.
—Paulina Rowińska, Wired News, 25 Jan. 2026
Researchers estimate there are 10^60 possible chemical compounds—or 10 to the 60th power, a number greater than that of stars in the observable universe—yet only a microscopic fraction will ever become viable medicines.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
The itchy rash is caused by microscopic mites that burrow, live, and reproduce in the skin.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microscopic
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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The stage was minuscule compared with most rinks.—
Bob Morris,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Whether someone gives him an award or not is kind of a minuscule thing.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Giltwood pricket sticks—large ecclesiastical candlesticks—are another of Waterworth’s favourites, as are miniature wall shelves for candles, flowers, or small sculptures.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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Dave Meltzer has one of the worst track records in the history of journalism, let alone wrestling journalism, and a Meltzer report is about as accurate as a blind swing at a miniature piñata.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Microscopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microscopic. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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