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
In the warm, shallow waters of Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River, and the Indian River Lagoon, microscopic dinoflagellates (a kind of plankton) let off a bioluminescent glow in the water when moved, such as with a paddle stroke.
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Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Among the best places to visit in Puerto Rico are its rare bioluminescent bays, where the water appears to glow at night thanks to microscopic organisms that are stimulated by movement.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
The phenomenon is driven by atomic vibrations that act as a microscopic defense mechanism.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
In fact, even without visible mold, microscopic spores may be present and multiply quickly if berries aren’t cleaned and dried well.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
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Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Among the best places to visit in Puerto Rico are its rare bioluminescent bays, where the water appears to glow at night thanks to microscopic organisms that are stimulated by movement.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
The phenomenon is driven by atomic vibrations that act as a microscopic defense mechanism.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
In fact, even without visible mold, microscopic spores may be present and multiply quickly if berries aren’t cleaned and dried well.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microscopic
Adjective
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Even his tiny coffin was draped with a union jack.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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The four treatment rooms look onto a tiny garden, and there's a 24-hour Technogym with full free weights, plus private studios for yoga and Pilates.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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With no functional magnetosphere, Mars’ surface radiation is nearly as intense as in deep space, and the paper-thin atmosphere provides little protection from even minuscule meteorites.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Feb. 2026
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Okawara sculpted Beyoncé's nails into a long almond shape with a neutral base color, then detailed each nail with its own minuscule design.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Big fun will arrive in tiny packages at the eighth annual Dairy Block Petite Parade, which plays off Mardi Gras and features miniature floats built from a shoebox base, and pulled on wheels.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 18-course Devoro tasting menu (290 Euros, or around $340), which lasts three-and-a-half hours in the serving, is a fascinating fiesta of miniature dishes in which Salazar’s Andalusian origins mix and match with island inspirations.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Microscopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microscopic. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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