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
Not having a driver means the small changes in traffic that a human may be able to respond to more quickly and intuitively can slow down the ride.
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Here’s how making one small change can reset your sleep—especially as daylight saving time approaches.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Some small changes might lift your spirits.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Originally, the bill only made small changes to law.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Here’s how making one small change can reset your sleep—especially as daylight saving time approaches.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Some small changes might lift your spirits.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Originally, the bill only made small changes to law.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for small change
Recent Examples of Synonyms for small change
Noun
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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
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Why did her mom press so hard for the littlest of nothings?—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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All the more reason for those under this sign to embrace the softness and triviality of floral prints right before spring arrives.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Any piece of art begins in triviality.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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South of the Border Founded in 1949 by Alan Schafer as a small beer stand just south of the North Carolina–South Carolina line (hence the name), South of the Border grew into one of the most recognizable roadside attractions in the South.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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In addition to approving the city permits, the commissioners also recommended that the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board grant the project’s request for a (Type 23) state alcohol license allowing a small beer manufacturing operation and a (Type 74) license for a craft distillery.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Small change.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/small%20change. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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