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
Cut back on ‘nice-to-haves’ and ‘identify small offsets’ For families who need or want to make spending adjustments while gas prices are elevated, advisors recommend small changes that may not seem meaningful, but can help keep their overall budgets manageable.
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Just that small change alone would be welcome even with Norman Powell and Tyler Herro together.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
Because of its massive volume, even small changes in lake water levels carry huge implications for regional water security, hydropower planning, ecosystems, and recreation.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
This perspective helps explain why small changes in choice environments – nudges such as placing salad bars directly in cafeteria serving lines or listing vegetarian options first on menus – can significantly shift behavior without forcing anyone to choose differently.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Just that small change alone would be welcome even with Norman Powell and Tyler Herro together.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
Because of its massive volume, even small changes in lake water levels carry huge implications for regional water security, hydropower planning, ecosystems, and recreation.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
This perspective helps explain why small changes in choice environments – nudges such as placing salad bars directly in cafeteria serving lines or listing vegetarian options first on menus – can significantly shift behavior without forcing anyone to choose differently.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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Compared to those turbulent days, the second biggest defeat of Parkinson's reign is very small beer.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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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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“Small change.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/small%20change. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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