Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minims
Noun
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For a snowflake to form, a freezing water droplet attaches itself to one of those floating dust, soot, or pollen particles.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Yet despite these plastic particles’ ubiquity, scientists have struggled to determine exactly how many of them are in our atmosphere.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sky-high trifles, rich and creamy puddings, homemade candy– the holidays are a great time for decadent desserts.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
13 Nov. 2025
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Elegant trifles that prove a baking fail doesn’t mean failure at all.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As Orlean jots down that last bit, Laroche looks shocked—but also a little charmed.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dust mites, pet dander, and pollen are common triggers of allergies in your home.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
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Once inside, prey organisms — including bacteria, protozoans like ciliates and amoebae and even tiny soil mites — are subjected to conditions with very low oxygen.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Among the other standouts are Klimt’s Blooming Meadow (1908)—a sea of green grass and trees flecked with blue, yellow, and pink dabs of wildflowers—and six figurative bronzes by Matisse.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
26 Oct. 2025
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The 132 rooms have welcome dabs of color—royal blue desk chairs and headboards and pink and white curtains.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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Although parts of eastern Oklahoma saw several inches of snow Friday night, the totals were less than the most generous predictions that were made over the past few days.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Sherman and Denison areas saw 4 to 5 inches of ice accumulation.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Minims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minims. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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