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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
a small lad with a slight build
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2
as in minor
lacking importance
a slight comedy that did nothing to further her career
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3
as in little
of a size that is less than average
the slight youth packed a surprisingly solid punch
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as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
apart from a slight fishy taste, the dish was fine
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as in small
small in degree
only a slight chance of success
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
refused to respond to their petty slights
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as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
the dancers felt slighted by the harsh comments of the judges
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as in to isolate
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
as a temp worker, she often feels slighted by the people she has to work with
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as in to disdain
to show contempt for
music critics who slight any style of music that doesn't fit their personal taste
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as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to
slighted several major authors in her survey of 20th-century fiction
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Recent Examples of slight
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
For Sunday and Monday, a slight warming and drying trend is expected with typical diurnal winds.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
And don’t take that as a slight to you, take that as an opportunity to understand that this person is valuable for us and just as valuable as myself.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Aware of the ongoing discourse around Joey Bada$$’s comments—which some took as slighting the West Coast’s current success—Soul stepped up with a diplomatic but direct verse.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
Bake in oven at 375 degrees for around 20 to 23 minutes on average, or until the slightest amount of golden color tinges the tops.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
For Sunday and Monday, a slight warming and drying trend is expected with typical diurnal winds.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
On the Gauge, YouTube and Netflix dominate, with seemingly every other streaming service fighting for scraps, perhaps resigned to an ever-so-slight increase in viewership during a good month.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
And don’t take that as a slight to you, take that as an opportunity to understand that this person is valuable for us and just as valuable as myself.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Related article Gay rights icon Harvey Milk’s legacy slighted by decision to rename Navy ship
Wald says that waiting to transition can create additional psychological distress for a child and can raise their risk of depression, suicidality, self-harm or substance misuse.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Aware of the ongoing discourse around Joey Bada$$’s comments—which some took as slighting the West Coast’s current success—Soul stepped up with a diplomatic but direct verse.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slight
Adjective
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But options for changing that are weak.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Instead, molecules simply bounce around and lose energy, resulting in relatively weak conduction.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Use them to freshen up during a layover or deal with a minor spill.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Aug. 2025
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Tariffs, smelter delays, and fluctuating aluminum prices represent significant risks, and with shares already priced for cyclical uncertainty, even minor setbacks could maintain pressure on the stock.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Seattle did very little to silence those critics in Week 1.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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He was joined by little bro Jason, who's younger than him by 13 months.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Is this the flipside of a higher nominal-growth metabolism across the world?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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On the eve of World War I, Britain’s total debt, in nominal pounds, was about the same as 1819.—
Nathan Lewis,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Aalo expects to complete construction and reach criticality by July 4, 2026, a timeline the company says demonstrates the speed at which small, modular nuclear reactors can be deployed.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
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Snap up travel essentials, comfy pajamas, small kitchen must-haves, and more gems.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps, like Elizabeth in the face of Darcy’s insult, Austen would also be prompted to spread spirited gossip about her heroine’s doubters and haters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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When big gatherings of police and federal agents suddenly show up in residential areas, crowds often meet them with cell phone cameras, righteous indignation and insults.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Others were offended by the variety of items in the dish.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Of community referrals, 81% did not offend at all.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The drop in attendance in California's Central Valley schools is not isolated.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The National Weather Service in Nashville said the region is at a slight risk, a two on the five-step scale, for damaging winds, isolated large hail, heavy rains, frequent lightning and a possible tornado.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Slight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slight. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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