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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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as in minor
lacking importance
the results from that small study of coffee drinkers are negligible and can be ignored
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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
While some short throw projectors allow for 4K resolution, the difference between a high-quality 1080p projector and a budget model capable of producing a 4K image is negligible and does not warrant the extra expense.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Toho said the acquisition and alliance are expected to have a negligible impact on its consolidated financial results for the current fiscal year, with the focus instead on medium- to long-term growth.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
Private credit allocations from Middle Eastern family offices have steadily increased from negligible in 2021 to around 2% of portfolios, picking up in 2022 when an end to zero-interest rate policies among central banks and slowing public markets began to push borrowers toward nonbank lenders.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Rescheduling marijuana would bring negligible changes in criminal justice reform, and critics accuse the president of political opportunism.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Toho said the acquisition and alliance are expected to have a negligible impact on its consolidated financial results for the current fiscal year, with the focus instead on medium- to long-term growth.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
Private credit allocations from Middle Eastern family offices have steadily increased from negligible in 2021 to around 2% of portfolios, picking up in 2022 when an end to zero-interest rate policies among central banks and slowing public markets began to push borrowers toward nonbank lenders.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Rescheduling marijuana would bring negligible changes in criminal justice reform, and critics accuse the president of political opportunism.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligible
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Austin Public trains those producers, who, for a nominal fee, gain access to state-of-the-art equipment, studio space and content distribution for their own work.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Dec. 2025
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Academic users will be able to access the platform for a nominal fee, while biotech and pharmaceutical companies are charged an annual subscription, which gives them the right to store their data securely, as well as a relatively low per-use charge.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
18 Dec. 2025
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This includes refusing to follow crew instructions about seating assignments, escalating complaints with nearby passengers—such as disputes over arm rests, seat kicking, or reclining—or otherwise turning a minor annoyance into a confrontation.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Six other people sustained minor injuries in the collision.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2026
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In fact, sometimes smaller heaters can match or outperform larger units, depending on their design.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The ice punishes the slightest miscalculations, demands the sharpest of focus.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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One report found there may be a slight benefit to moderate drinking, while the other concluded that even one drink a day was linked to a wide range of harms.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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In contrast to the surge in opioid fatality numbers of the past decade, deaths attributable to cocaine have shown little increase.—
Charles LeBaron,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Houston’s defensive prowess was on display on each snap as Rodgers was left with little to no time to make a decision.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Using his off hand, Brown spun the ball off the glass and through the hoop while Shead fouled him.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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In November 2022, the four college students were found stabbed to death in an off-campus home in the small community of Moscow, Idaho.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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So is her ability to see value in even the smallest, most seemingly-insignificant object.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 Jan. 2026
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Competitions 'each more insignificant than the last' Shiver, first held in 2018, was canceled at least once before, in the pandemic years of 2021.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Opt for a slimmer silhouette with a stylish lapel collar like this version from Cicy Bell at Amazon.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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These dusters feature a slim flat base covered with a washable and reusable microfiber cloth that can slide under the bottom of appliances, picking up dust and other debris that has collected.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Negligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligible. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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