1
as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
the two cents in change was such a negligible sum that she left the store without bothering to take it
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2
as in minor
lacking importance
the results from that small study of coffee drinkers are negligible and can be ignored
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3
as in small
small in degree
there's a negligible chance I may make it to the picnic, but don't count on it
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Recent Examples of negligible
The caveat is that the amount of recycled cotton remains negligible Fourteen brands—including G-Star, Disel, Amazon, C&A and others—include 1 to 4 percent of recycled cotton in their operations.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Given the negligible genetic difference between the quagga and the plains zebra, selective breeding with the goal of reduced striping was the project’s best shot at reviving the phenotype.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Digital sales, meanwhile, were a negligible number (under 500 copies), but also improved on last week’s sum.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2025
Further, there’s the potential for a costly and bruising primary battle among two high-profile Democrats, Ammar Campa-Najjar and Marni von Wilpert, that could leave the emerging candidate wounded while Issa likely will face negligible Republican opposition, if that.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Given the negligible genetic difference between the quagga and the plains zebra, selective breeding with the goal of reduced striping was the project’s best shot at reviving the phenotype.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Digital sales, meanwhile, were a negligible number (under 500 copies), but also improved on last week’s sum.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2025
Further, there’s the potential for a costly and bruising primary battle among two high-profile Democrats, Ammar Campa-Najjar and Marni von Wilpert, that could leave the emerging candidate wounded while Issa likely will face negligible Republican opposition, if that.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligible
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There's a low nominal cost, but the fact is there was a really significant cost because of the bureaucracy and time and uncertainty, with a lot of companies tied up with it.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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But analysts believe that figure was nominal if anything.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Russell’s crash in 2023 showed that a minor mistake can wipe you off the podium.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In susceptible people, the immune system reacts too strongly to minor exposures, creating chronic inflammation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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By a rough count, Flagg played in approximately six different lineups, including some small-ball looks with Dwight Powell at center.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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While there is acknowledgement that smaller teams, such as Norway’s Valarenga, could be on the receiving end of heavy defeats with the shift in format, the benefits of seeing top seeds clash early in the competition mean more overall interest.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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They are made of cotton with a slight stretch, but still have structure in the front.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Herro was an All-Star last year while Ball wasn’t; Herro’s injury gives the Hornets a slight edge in these rankings.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Shane Hubbard, a UW-Madison research scientist specializing in damage and loss estimation from disasters, said that misunderstandings of what type of insurance offers the most protection result in homeowners being left with hefty bills and little government assistance.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The clues have been there from the start, the little touches that aligned Grasso’s bifurcated personality with Tom and Robbie’s.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The first signs that 2025 wouldn’t live up to Ferrari’s off-season hopes emerged in testing, when McLaren teased its advantage.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps not, and that was attributable to some of his off-field pursuits, as sports journalist Devin Gordon explains in one episode.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Probably not, but those HBO dramas, one a reasonably large success and the other a large failure, represent a not-insignificant portion of Scorsese’s output from the past 15 years.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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The taxes and fees for these awards aren’t insignificant.—
Meghan Hunter,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The slim design has clear crystals on the dial and a two-tone gold and stainless steel bracelet.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Naughton wore a black ensemble to the event that bared her midriff, and her cheekbones stood out in the photos posted due to her slimmer face.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Negligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligible. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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