minima

noun

variants or minimums
plural of minimum
as in minims

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minima
  1. shadows
  2. particles
  3. streaks
  4. granules
  5. rays
  6. dots
  7. syllables
  8. molecules
Noun
  • These new developments bring into fuller view some questions that could only linger in the shadows when Shannon and I spoke.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • In the long shadows of the Pacific Northwest, the Yanks were fortunate not to trail 5-1 at the half — and their lone goal came on a Malik Tillman free kick that deflected off a Belgian defender’s head into the net.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
Definition of shadows
Noun
  • Axiom Materials will test how advanced materials perform against rain, hail, and airborne particles.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
  • Those particles may have been grinding in the joint, causing mechanical wear on the cobalt-chromium femoral head that released cobalt into the surrounding tissue and bloodstream.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Definition of particles
Noun
  • Apps sit on top of the whole stack, delivering protocols, reminders and streaks that turn recovery into a trackable daily habit rather than an occasional session.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
  • Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive scrubbers that could damage finishes or leave streaks behind.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Definition of streaks
Noun
  • Within these new rounded granules, the graphite flakes are randomly oriented in all directions.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • When to Use Kosher Salt Kosher salt is not as dense as table salt—because the two have different-sized granules, they cannot be used interchangeably.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
Definition of granules
Noun
  • About 11,000 light-years away from Earth, the supernova Cassiopeia A’s X-rays (seen above) are rendered in blue and purple, while infrared wavelengths are shown in red and white using data from JWST.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • The content creator said her daughter underwent numerous X-rays, ultrasounds and a biopsy before the hospital team determined the cancer diagnosis.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of rays
Noun
  • Kuze and colleagues estimated the contribution that the little red dots could add to the universe's neutrino background.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 July 2026
  • These dots are just one of the thrilling mysteries that have emerged from JWST’s observations of the early universe.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2026
Definition of dots
Noun
  • Cybersecurity, with its six syllables, is by no means a small word.
    — Ipsita Mohanty, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • For example, Anna Claire has a nice balance of syllables and distinctive sounds, while Anna Ella feels more repetitive.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 23 June 2026
Definition of syllables
Noun
  • This allowed small molecules and ions to diffuse into and out of the SpudCell.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
  • Others, like Otto, try to build cells with molecules that differ from those found in Earth biology.
    — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of molecules
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