microscopically

adverb

Definition of microscopicallynext
as in minutely

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Recent Examples of microscopically The only natural safeguard your body has against UV light is a microscopically thin layer of a pigment called melanin in your epidermis. — Guy German, The Conversation, 18 June 2026 Coming up with materials that will do that work is actually the easy part; turning them into the microscopically-thin film of a solar sail is the real challenge. — Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 31 May 2026 When looked at microscopically, there were patterns that suggested the possibility of life on Mars at one time. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026 Corintis The simulation and optimization software developed by Corintis is used to design a network of microscopically small channels on cold plates. — IEEE Spectrum, 17 Nov. 2025 Rather, it is picked up microscopically—usually from a urine sample taken for another purpose at a healthcare provider's office. — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microscopically
  1. minutely
  2. systematically
  3. comprehensively
  4. exhaustively
  5. meticulously
  6. thoroughly
  7. completely
  8. fully
Adverb
  • The dozens of edits that Congress made have been minutely examined by historians and literary scholars.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • Its standout feature is its hyper-deformable wheels, minutely structured from silicone, composite, and stainless steel, which create a soft, enlarged contact surface with the terrain.
    — Tim Barber, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of minutely
Adverb
  • But lasting resilience comes from taking those lessons and applying them systematically across the network.
    — Gary McGuigan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Aristotle was the first to systematically study the power of metaphor as a rhetorical device.
    — Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
Definition of systematically
Adverb
  • Russia has sophisticated air defenses but its vast territory is hard to comprehensively cover.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Five days earlier, Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike’s victory in the opening team time trial had suggested the Dutch squad may have the ability to match UAE — in Pogačar’s two Tour defeats, his team was comprehensively outmatched.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of comprehensively
Adverb
  • But rather than further ratchet up the stakes in the final minutes, the episode closes with Rosemary exhaustively — and rather hilariously — going over an extensive genealogical document for Tom and Patricia.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
  • Have these people never read, say, The Feminine Mystique, which exhaustively cataloged the despair of mid-century stay-at-home mothers?
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Definition of exhaustively
Adverb
  • Fertig plans her in-person interview outfits meticulously, always incorporating her own designs.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
  • The hotel was later meticulously restored by Raffles International and reopened in 1997.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of meticulously
Adverb
  • Even if the secret-reserve theory turns out to be true, that still leaves the question of why China decided to cut off imports so thoroughly.
    — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
  • After the storm, return only when safe, prioritize safety from hazards, and thoroughly document all damage with photos and videos before starting repairs or filing insurance claims.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of thoroughly
Adverb
  • People who come here and spend the whole day leave feeling completely renewed.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The treat filled me up, cooled me down and completely satisfied my sweet tooth.
    — Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of completely
Adverb
  • Just across the sea lie North Korea, China and Russia, which all have powerful spying capacities that Japan isn’t fully equipped to fend off.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • China refused to participate in the arbitration and has not fully complied with the ruling, causing some commentators to dismiss the significance of the case.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of fully

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“Microscopically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microscopically. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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