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as in barely
by a very small margin
I thought the first one was slightly better
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as in little
in a very small quantity or degree
he was slightly curious about the identity of the wine, but not enough to bother asking
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Recent Examples of slightly
There are already some signs that the popularity of slightly smaller homes is on the rise.
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Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
That includes first class or business class, but also the premium seats in the middle of the plane that offer slightly more legroom, priority boarding and less time to exit the plane upon landing.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Recent polls have put Steyer in a near-dead-heat with Republican front-runner Hilton, both hovering slightly above or below 20%.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The palate is smooth and slightly sweet, with flavors of agave nectar, baked citrus, and green peppercorn, followed by butterscotch, light oak, and a touch of baking spice.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Fast forward to March 2024, a presidential election year, and the primary turnout only increased slightly, to just under 35%.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
However, once the panels are spread far enough apart, each one begins to perceive the incoming radio waves slightly differently.
—New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Dawn recommends breathable linen and cotton styles for especially hot destinations, while poly blends can feel slightly more elevated for dinners or nights out.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Shrimp cook quickly no matter what, but shell-on shrimp can take slightly longer—usually just a minute or two more depending on the size and cooking method.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
That includes first class or business class, but also the premium seats in the middle of the plane that offer slightly more legroom, priority boarding and less time to exit the plane upon landing.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Recent polls have put Steyer in a near-dead-heat with Republican front-runner Hilton, both hovering slightly above or below 20%.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The palate is smooth and slightly sweet, with flavors of agave nectar, baked citrus, and green peppercorn, followed by butterscotch, light oak, and a touch of baking spice.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Fast forward to March 2024, a presidential election year, and the primary turnout only increased slightly, to just under 35%.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
However, once the panels are spread far enough apart, each one begins to perceive the incoming radio waves slightly differently.
—New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Dawn recommends breathable linen and cotton styles for especially hot destinations, while poly blends can feel slightly more elevated for dinners or nights out.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Shrimp cook quickly no matter what, but shell-on shrimp can take slightly longer—usually just a minute or two more depending on the size and cooking method.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slightly
Adverb
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Andrew had barely celebrated his first birthday six days before Mike homered in the 2005 World Series.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Tigers ace Tarik Skubal returned to throwing barely a week after having the procedure and threw a simulated game 20 days after the surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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Some passengers knew little more than that the flight attendants had asked passengers to turn off their Bluetooth devices.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Stock futures were little changed in overnight trading Sunday as Wall Street looked to kick off June at record highs.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Lunch and dinner are just as healthy, with simple recipes allowing the fresh food to shine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Our angel was right there on the sidewalk, just past the young men.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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In this nominally nonpartisan race, the top two candidates will advance if no one wins a majority of the vote.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Too big for easy commuting or campus-schlepping, the 17-incher was always meant to be a couch-surfing machine or a laptop that would mostly stay put, for folks with aging eyes who still wanted something nominally mobile, and not a desktop or an AIO PC.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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DeGette went on to narrowly earn her place on the ballot in late March at the 1st Congressional District party assembly, just clearing the eligibility threshold while Kiros, 29, won top billing.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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And last month, Richland County narrowly voted to uphold a ban on wind and solar facilities throughout most of the county.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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In an economy where wages are anchored to what compute would cost to replicate human work, human labor becomes economically marginal—not worthless, but negligibly small relative to the overall pie.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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In other words, the chin contributes negligibly to resisting chewing forces.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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DeGette has taken a somewhat lower-profile approach to her position than some of her colleagues.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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For nearly 24 hours after CNN reported on Wednesday that Carroll was the target of a criminal investigation, the DOJ did not correct the record and even appeared to give some media outlets the impression that the original story was somewhat accurate.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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“Slightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slightly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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