miniscule
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“One percent, one percent!” the team chanted as they danced in circles in the locker room—referring to their miniscule chances of surviving this far.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
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
One banged the windowpane with a miniscule fist.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
![]()