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small change

noun

Definition of small change

as in nothing

something of little importance he rightfully dismissed his woes as small change compared to the life-threatening problems faced by others

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Recent Examples of small change Every time, there’s some small change — colour, structures — and when that changes, our software here can recreate the picture. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Closet basics shouldn’t be boring, and this boat-neck tank proves that a small change in silhouette can instantly elevate the simplest closet staple. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 At this scale, quantum effects amplify the impact of small changes on electrical signal transport through the material, as per the release. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 In the process with Driscoll, small changes could transform what had once been discarded. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for small change

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While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026

Definition of nothing

Noun

Spain’s shrewdness came in their refusal to engage with off-the-ball trivialities.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
After debuting in 2007, The Big Bang Theory entertained viewers with the everyday trivialities and obsessions of friends who work in science.

— Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026

Definition of triviality

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In terms of drinks, colonists didn't have ways to purify their water, so people drank small beer or weak wine, Miller said.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 28 June 2026
In comparison, fifth-tier Wrexham must have seemed like small beer, even allowing for the takeover by Reynolds and Mac just a few months earlier.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 26 June 2026

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