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
Using this approach, the researchers found that small changes in binder distribution can dramatically affect battery performance.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Rather than a sweeping removal of pavement, the report highlights small changes that could add up.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
In an October 2025 poll, a slight majority said that radical change is needed to make life better in America, compared to 32% who answered only small change is needed.
—Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Apparently even a small change in fabric can lead to big jumping gains, which is why suits are closely monitored by regulating agencies.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Rather than a sweeping removal of pavement, the report highlights small changes that could add up.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
In an October 2025 poll, a slight majority said that radical change is needed to make life better in America, compared to 32% who answered only small change is needed.
—Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Apparently even a small change in fabric can lead to big jumping gains, which is why suits are closely monitored by regulating agencies.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 6 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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In a world of deepfakes, ersatz eye contact is small beer.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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Of course, a pipeline is small beer compared to the world’s largest island, Greenland, laden with energy resources and rare earths.—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Small change.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/small%20change. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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