miniscule

Example Sentences

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The orbital change was miniscule -- just 0.15 seconds.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

One woman, who runs social media accounts under the name “AWPS News,” has a miniscule following and appears to do little beyond stating the schedule for the White House.

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2025

Alina: In 2050, I’ll be 40, so I’m hoping that we’ve solved a lot of problems, even on a miniscule scale, by then.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 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