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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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2
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
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
The floral elements featured a slight asymmetric line, with full white petals creating a prominent statement element on the look, evocative of summertime botanicals.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Colbert — and this isn’t meant as a slight — seemed to simply enjoy doing the job as a talk show host in the studio every night to the best of his ability.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Was slighting the defense to improve the offense worth risking a miss on several top defensive prospects?
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Nexstar’s distribution revenue stood at $733 million for Q2, a very slight 0.1% dip from $734 million the prior year.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
The floral elements featured a slight asymmetric line, with full white petals creating a prominent statement element on the look, evocative of summertime botanicals.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
That move was intended not as a slight toward Kmet, who is under contract for the next three years.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Colbert — and this isn’t meant as a slight — seemed to simply enjoy doing the job as a talk show host in the studio every night to the best of his ability.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
Verb
Plus, an in-demand restaurant at capacity might not feel particularly motivated to go above and beyond to satisfy a diner who feels slighted by their subpar table.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Was slighting the defense to improve the offense worth risking a miss on several top defensive prospects?
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slight
Adjective
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And if tariffs only cause a one-time jump in prices, weaker purchasing power could slow the economy.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The airline cited weak travel demand and financial challenges.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While two people are said to have been seriously injured, the others are being treated for minor injuries, according to Xinhua.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In April, the government quietly revoked the visas of thousands of students who had allegedly committed minor legal infractions before abruptly reversing the policy.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Financial executives are confronted with a pressing issue as businesses quickly expand their cloud footprints: rising expenses with little visibility.—
Jyoti Shah,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While taking home little to no paycheck within the first few years can be common among small business owners, said Kevin Ketels, the tricky balancing act child care owners play to maintain profitability is not.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The macro hasn't changed: chronic fiscal deficits, an eventual glide lower in real rates if nominal cuts meet sticky inflation, and incentives to keep liquidity flowing.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Yet meticulous planning means that there is always a nuanced plan — 4-3-3 is his nominal starting formation, but individual roles are tweaked depending on the opposition.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their overall role is still small but significantly elevated when viewed as part of the non-carbon share.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Aii’s Clean by Design program offers an accessible entry point, especially for small and medium manufacturers, by focusing on low-cost, high-impact upgrades that often pay for themselves quickly.—
Kurt Kipka,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Several diss tracks followed, with the musicians hurling increasingly spiteful insults at each other relating to accusations of domestic abuse, exploitation and pedophilia.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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According to a cell phone video, obtained through CAIR, the man shouted several Islamophobic insults, including insults attacking Islam and the Prophet Muhammad.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Where things get subtle is with unpleasant posts, especially ones that anger or offend you.—
Noah Giansiracusa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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South Park premiered Season 27 on July 23, mocking Trump in bed with Satan, which seemingly offended the White House resident.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the 1960s, astronauts munched on quick and compact snacks called Space Food Sticks that were generally made with wheat flour, sugar, protein isolate, dry milk and flavorings.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Expanding military operations in Gaza would put the lives of countless Palestinians and the roughly 20 remaining Israeli hostages at risk while further isolating Israel internationally.—
Sonam Sheth
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Slight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slight. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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