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Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective minute differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of minute are circumstantial, detailed, and particular. While all these words mean "dealing with a matter fully and usually point by point," minute implies close and searching attention to the smallest details.

a minute examination of a fossil

In what contexts can circumstantial take the place of minute?

The synonyms circumstantial and minute are sometimes interchangeable, but circumstantial implies fullness of detail that fixes something described in time and space.

a circumstantial account of our visit

When might detailed be a better fit than minute?

Although the words detailed and minute have much in common, detailed stresses abundance or completeness of detail.

a detailed analysis of the event

When is particular a more appropriate choice than minute?

The words particular and minute can be used in similar contexts, but particular implies a precise attention to every detail.

a particular description of the scene of the crime

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of minute
Noun
After 15 minutes of searching, despite the warm day, there are no dung beetles. Ari Daniel, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024 What follows is four minutes of footage that reflects the journey both Sade and Izaac have been on. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
And with that, the wandering-hours movement, which rotates three discs around the dial and aligns them with a minute track for time-telling, was reborn in the late 20th century. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024 At a hearing earlier this month, one man took the stand and stared blankly at the prosecutor, refusing to answer a single question or identify himself by name, according to a minute order of the hearing. Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for minute 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minute
Noun
  • But Herbert later completed a pair of clutch passes to Ladd McConkey that helped set up J.K. Dobbins’ 29-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds remaining.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Denver has given up an average time to pressure of 2.89 seconds, tied for third in the league, according to NFL’s Next Gen Stats.
    Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Once all of these measurements were combined, the researchers were able to create a detailed, global map of free electrons in the ionosphere.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
  • However, that came to a crashing halt last week when a relative came forward and detailed years of molestation in the 1990s, including after Torres turned 18 and the victim was underage.
    Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • This comfy pair of undies gets bonus points for its buttery-smooth material, picot trim, and little rosette detail.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
  • To end the night, little cups of soft serve with a seasonal fruit drizzle landed in front of each guest.
    Freya Drohan, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • And in October, that financial foundation was indeed strong for the economy-powering consumer: Personal income shot up 0.6%, the largest monthly increase since March; and disposable income (income minus taxes) was up 0.7% in nominal terms and 0.4% when taking inflation into account.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Quickly, the nominal legal limits on suicide are tossed aside.
    The Editors, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Google | 🌱💡 The tech company continues to roll out subtle but smart sustainability features across many of its platforms.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The effect of these systems is subtle, as the driver should feel heroic, not overridden.
    Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Victims are more than just statistics A map on Holt’s website marks hundreds of accident sites, but the tiny dots are more than statistical points.
    Daryl Perry, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
  • From the outside, Boca Chica appears to be a tiny village marked by a handful of houses along Boca Chica Beach.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Heiberg began photographing and transcribing them, but the book went missing after World War I. More than ninety years after Heiberg’s discovery, the book resurfaced in an auction.
    Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2024
  • In introducing the Mac mini on Tuesday, product manager Shloka Kini teased a forthcoming update to Apple’s Final Cut Pro video editing app includes the ability to automatically transcribe audio into captions.
    Steven Aquino, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Each of these movies was smart, exciting, and relevant to the present moment, with a point of view that centered the daily struggles of ordinary folks.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
  • But one thing everyone can probably agree on is the importance of being there for your kids’ most important moments.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024

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“Minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minute. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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