1
as in lesser
having not so great importance or rank as another
some minor official with an exaggerated sense of his own importance
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2
as in smaller
of little or less value or merit
a minor poet who is little read nowadays
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3
as in small
lacking importance
only a minor detail, which we can easily disregard for the moment
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Recent Examples of minor
Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Keep the big picture in mind, even on minor tasks.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
In 2015, documents were released relating to Epstein’s 2008 criminal case where Epstein pled guilty to the charges of solicitation of prostitution and procurement of a minor for prostitution.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Both men were taken to area hospitals with minor injuries, cops said.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Keep the big picture in mind, even on minor tasks.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
There’s even one where Sarah Ferguson discusses plans for lunch with Epstein, with the email dated five days after Epstein was released from prison after serving 13 months for soliciting a minor for prostitution and soliciting prostitution.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
In 2015, documents were released relating to Epstein’s 2008 criminal case where Epstein pled guilty to the charges of solicitation of prostitution and procurement of a minor for prostitution.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minor
Adjective
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Even lesser-scale incidents like the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal and the Volkswagen emissions scandal erode trust in the institutions that help make our society possible and push it forward.—
Lindsey Witmer Collins,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Toronto’s Fred VanVleet appears to be the top target, but Miami’s Kyle Lowry, Utah’s Mike Conley and, perhaps to a lesser extent, Charlotte’s Terry Rozier have been linked to the team at various points.—
Staff Writer
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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But the proposal would only actually impact a small few — billionaires.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The first call for help was a silent text message from an emergency beacon, mobilizing a small army of rescuers dispatched from different directions.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Investigators said a majority of the juveniles were victimized over social media, including TikTok and Snapchat.—
Brittany Kubicko,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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Bringing juveniles back into Mecklenburg County keeps young people closer to their families, support systems, and community resources, which matters for both accountability and rehabilitation.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Known as the surf capital of Europe, Ericeira is a sandy enclave less than an hour from Lisbon.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Then Nash Roed scored the winner less than a minute into the extra session.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The complaint alleges NeuralHash is a far inferior tool to PhotoDNA.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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How about make a product that costs so much that these customers feel compelled make their own inferior chip or join forces with second-place player AMD.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There used to be a down season in Edinburgh, when Scotland's capital city—with its beautiful Gothic buildings, cobblestoned Royal Mile, and 12th-century castle keeping watch on a hilltop—caught a slight breather from tourists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Down two goals against an opponent also full of NHL players, the tournament favorite did not look the slightest bit shook.—
Stephen Whyno,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Unfolding in 1870s Oxford and venturing abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street’s most renowned resident.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, the study found that family meals offered limited benefit for adolescents whose adversity scores reached the equivalent of four or more adverse childhood experiences.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To me, being mean to each other was not supposed to be part of it.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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McDonald's was a mean one last year, only bringing its Grinch meal to Canada for the 2024 holidays.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Minor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minor. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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