tiniest

adjective

as in slightest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible at one time atoms were thought to be the tiniest particles of matter

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Recent Examples of tiniest There is nothing like a dewy August morning, when earth’s tiniest creatures are waking up and flying around. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026 Ziels believes some of nature’s tiniest organisms could play a massive role in solving major environmental challenges, especially as cities worldwide face mounting pressure around waste and clean energy. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiniest
  1. smallest
  2. small
  3. minimum
Adjective
  • While that’s painful for house hunters, note that the surge was the 18th-smallest among states and trailed the 93% jump nationally.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of smallest
Adjective
  • These vines will also happily wind their way around tree trunks and shrubs and fix themselves in place with small rootlets that take on a hairy appearance as poison ivy plants mature.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Tidy a corner and play a favorite song, letting a small routine remind everyone that care comes through simple, repeatable acts.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of small
Adjective
  • Another option is an offer to reduce the minimum payment amount as well as the interest rate.
    — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The poverty line is the minimum level of income a person or family needs to be able to cover basic living needs, such as food, clothing and shelter.
    — Jen Cole Wright, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of minimum

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