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
The sample size is minuscule, but Washe had excellent play-driving metrics in his limited ice time.
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The ratings numbers will be … well, what’s an adjective worse than minuscule?
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
The levels of some pollutants, such as cocaine, were minuscule.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Luggage is highly restricted and landing on the minuscule runway requires special training.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The ratings numbers will be … well, what’s an adjective worse than minuscule?
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
The levels of some pollutants, such as cocaine, were minuscule.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Luggage is highly restricted and landing on the minuscule runway requires special training.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for minuscule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minuscule
tiny
Adjective
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Tech has a tiny presence on the Southeast Asia 500, generating just under 3% of the list’s total revenue.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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What started as a tiny general store selling locally made goods and sustainable living products has expanded to include a full-service coffee bar and bakery.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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“Minuscule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minuscule. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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