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
Janette Fennell, the founder of the organization, previously told USA TODAY that the deaths typically happen when a parent has a small change in their routine, or parents miscommunicate about who is taking a baby inside.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The show has undergone small changes over the years.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
These clocks, or biomarkers, analyze small changes in DNA over time.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Boundary lines would also be updated to reflect small changes in land use since the zoo took over the property.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The show has undergone small changes over the years.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
These clocks, or biomarkers, analyze small changes in DNA over time.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Boundary lines would also be updated to reflect small changes in land use since the zoo took over the property.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 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
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 4 Apr. 2026.
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