as in tiny
very small in size
public health officials have claimed that the chemical is harmless in such minuscule amounts
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Recent Examples of minuscule
Eastern Forest Tick Examined under a microscope, this minuscule parasite bears an uncanny resemblance to your childhood bully, right down to its mullet and Van Halen T-shirt.
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Jay Ruttenberg,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Hikers dip into shady trails lined with thick brush, a favorite path being the Myakka Canopy Walkway, which offers a rare peek into the ecosystems—both minuscule and massive—within the swampy marshland.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Expect to see even tinier dots and minuscule French tips atop jelly polishes in summery shades like fuchsia and blood orange.
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Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
4 June 2026
Black holes are enormous concentrations of matter packed into minuscule spaces, as NASA explains.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Jay Ruttenberg,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Hikers dip into shady trails lined with thick brush, a favorite path being the Myakka Canopy Walkway, which offers a rare peek into the ecosystems—both minuscule and massive—within the swampy marshland.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Expect to see even tinier dots and minuscule French tips atop jelly polishes in summery shades like fuchsia and blood orange.
—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
4 June 2026
Black holes are enormous concentrations of matter packed into minuscule spaces, as NASA explains.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minuscule
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Merlin, a 2-year-old duck, has taken the internet by storm, captivating fans with his tiny form-fitting Team Mexico jersey and confident waddle around his home of Mexico City.
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Providing indefinite joy for the price of just one night at a hotel, this Instagram-worthy blow-up shelter is practically a portable tiny home that sets up within a few minutes.
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This microscopic layer filled every internal gap, gluing the battery together while allowing lithium ions to race through it.
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When inhaled, these microscopic particles can enter the lungs and bloodstream, potentially causing swelling and inflammation.
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“Minuscule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minuscule. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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