1
as in diminutiveness
the quality or state of being little in size
my grandmother was surprised by the smallness of the latest electronic devices
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2
as in negligibility
the quality or state of being unimportant
regardless of its smallness, each act of kindness is ultimately rewarded
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The compositions prioritize headspace for the sky to take over the frame during exterior shots, communicating Rico’s feeling of insignificance against the immensity of what burdens him.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025 -
Without that, you'd be relegated to insignificance.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Smallness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smallness. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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