miniscule

Example Sentences

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The orbital change was miniscule -- just 0.15 seconds.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Compared with other sources, wildfire smoke contains a higher proportion of ultrafine particles miniscule enough to penetrate the brain after inhalation, Casey told The Times earlier this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

“For us to be headed into an election like this, where you’re willing to spend so much money to confront miniscule odds—It’s something you only do if it’s so important to you,” Nelson said.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2025

He says phone-related issues, such as devices being a distraction from learning, are "miniscule" because his students value the "freedom" they have been given to use them at break and lunch.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025

The expression on his face didn’t change, but after a moment he gave a miniscule nod and went back to writing.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu