as in second
a very small space of time
I'll be with you in just a minute
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1
as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
a minute description of the setting of the story
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2
as in little
lacking importance
a person who wastes her time on the most minute aspects of everyday life
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as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
only minute differences between the two photographic prints
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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
a minute examination of the marine specimen
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as in tiny
very small in size
made some minute adjustments to the controls
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as in to transcribe
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Recent Examples of minute
Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Epic Universe is located about 15 minutes away from Universal Orlando's existing parks.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2025
In the demo, robots checked pucks for minute scratches, many of which were difficult to spot with the naked eye.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2019
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Noun
The 20-year-old went down in the 74th minute of the game but play resumed 11 minutes later.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Epic Universe is located about 15 minutes away from Universal Orlando's existing parks.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Adjective
At this level, there are usually minute differences between animals that make the cut and those that don’t.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2025
In the demo, robots checked pucks for minute scratches, many of which were difficult to spot with the naked eye.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minute
Noun
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Fisher was at the heart of the comeback, hitting the game-tying free throw with seconds left in the fourth quarter to keep IMG alive.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Baldwin never ended up spending a second in prison, nor even a full week before a jury in his own case last summer.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Related: Read our SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy guide for a detailed look $47.99 at Amazon Starship Die Cast Rocket Model Now $47.99 on Amazon.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
23 May 2025
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In this detailed portrait, Ron Chernow tells the story of an author whose gifts as a media influencer seem to anticipate our own cultural moment.—
Monitor staff,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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On the comparable activities, there was little in the way of either selling horses or otherwise disposing of them.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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And while most Americans have heard about the stock market fluctuations, 20 percent have heard little about them or nothing at all.—
Ruth Igielnik,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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The main question of contemporary cinema isn’t (pace the nominal avant-garde) whether to tell a story but what story to tell, how to tell it, and, for that matter, what a story is.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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Here’s why: Although technical specifications are still being worked out, the new standard could deliver nominal peak data rates of more than 40Gbps.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Arthritis in your fingers often starts with subtle changes.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
25 May 2025
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The navy, white, and subtle red palette nods to the seaside and seamlessly blends into Printemps' signature French elegance.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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In the video above, the user added a tiny fairy bridge over her faux water scene.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2025
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Several other drugs, including amantadine and apomorphine, can have similarly arousing effects, though none has worked in more than a tiny sliver of patients.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
Verb
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As the iPhone begins to transcribe the voice message, that’s when the problem occurs.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Darkside Stereogum transcribed the full remarks of Darkside’s Nicolas Jaar, who spoke about Mahmoud Khalil at the end of the band’s Saturday night show.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Preserving 'offerings' from the protest moment People from around the world come to the square, leaving behind flowers, balloons, signs and artwork.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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This statement reveals a vision that goes far beyond the present moment, a vision rooted in legacy, purpose, and unwavering dedication.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minute. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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