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
Mold is a fungus that spreads through microscopic airborne spores.
—
Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
It's caused by cryptosporidium, a microscopic parasite.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Now, scientists have reason to believe that airborne microscopic particles could even be contributing to the warming of our planet.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 7 May 2026
Hantaviruses are groups of viruses – microscopic organisms that infect hosts – transmitted by mice and rats.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 7 May 2026
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Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
It's caused by cryptosporidium, a microscopic parasite.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Now, scientists have reason to believe that airborne microscopic particles could even be contributing to the warming of our planet.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 7 May 2026
Hantaviruses are groups of viruses – microscopic organisms that infect hosts – transmitted by mice and rats.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for microscopic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microscopic
Adjective
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Despite their tiny size, the devices delivered some of the strongest efficiencies reported for ultrathin perovskite solar technology.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The kibble is smaller and meant for tiny mouths.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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But this minuscule bit was trapped within a diamond, keeping its crystal structure intact.—
James Dinneen,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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The polygraph is composed of several minuscule sensors in one soft device.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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During an appearance at a Savannah Bananas game at Angel Stadium, Hough started a dance routine by tossing a miniature mirrorball to Olson, who shrugged toward the camera.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The researchers said the setup avoids the wiring complexity found in conventional miniature sensors.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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“Microscopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microscopic. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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