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
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.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiniest
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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
Adjective
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Its gibbous disk appears small and featureless.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Trump has signed executive orders to reduce housing regulatory burdens and help smaller banks provide mortgages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Part of a yearslong effort to reshape local zoning rules, the bill would’ve prohibited local governments from requiring that single-family home lots be larger than 2,000 square feet, making larger minimum sizes against state law.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Villa could also be four days removed from winning (or at minimum playing in) the Europa League final, with all the emotion and celebrations/painful disappointment that would entail.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Tiniest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiniest. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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