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micro

[mahy-kroh] / ˈmaɪ kroʊ /
ADJECTIVE
very small in size, scope
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“I just think our faces are so intricate and the micro expressions are so intricate, so that’s always real,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The discrepancy between the macro and micro perspectives shows how.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

They told the landlord they had one French bulldog, despite owning a micro bully and two XL bullies, a breed banned in 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“It’s an individual decision to rebuild back the herd and it’s a lot of micro decisions to get that done,” Batista Filho said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Her customer’s head had only a tuft of hair left in front, sticking up like animal fur, while the rest was done in neat micro braids that fell to her neck.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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