1
as in small
lacking importance
an insignificant detail that we can safely ignore
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2
as in slight
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
the insignificant wear on the doll's face does nothing to diminish its considerable value as an antique
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Recent Examples of insignificant
To read and advocate for books during this crisis is a small but not insignificant act of resistance.
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Donna Seaman
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
The mission would be a small – but not insignificant – step in Jeff Bezos' plans for Amazon to one day compete with fellow billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink venture, which has for years dominated the internet-providing satellite business.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Given Kuwait’s preference for diversifying its military arsenal—for instance, its air force operates the U.S. F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Eurofighter Typhoon—its continued operation of the Abrams as its sole MBT isn’t insignificant and will likely remain the case for years to come.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
With that in mind, the Democratic vacancies were practically insignificant.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 27 May 2025
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Donna Seaman
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
The mission would be a small – but not insignificant – step in Jeff Bezos' plans for Amazon to one day compete with fellow billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink venture, which has for years dominated the internet-providing satellite business.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Given Kuwait’s preference for diversifying its military arsenal—for instance, its air force operates the U.S. F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Eurofighter Typhoon—its continued operation of the Abrams as its sole MBT isn’t insignificant and will likely remain the case for years to come.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
With that in mind, the Democratic vacancies were practically insignificant.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insignificant
Adjective
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This ultra-lightweight chair weighs just 3 pounds and packs into a carrying case the size of a small purse.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper and garlic powder.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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And when detecting the artist approaching flow, the device would emit a subtle cue — a slight change in the sound of their instrument or the lighting — to give the brain a subconscious boost and thereby accelerate and enhance one’s immersion into flow.—
Brandon Sneed,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
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Obviously, the lack of IBIS won't matter in the slightest for astrophotography.—
Kimberley Lane,
Space.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Besides the home advantage, Pia Sundhage’s side had a minor edge on goal difference, which meant a draw would be enough for them.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Documents previously obtained by TMZ showed that Kim is pursuing primary physical custody and joint legal custody of her four minor children with Kroy.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Here’s why: Although technical specifications are still being worked out, the new standard could deliver nominal peak data rates of more than 40Gbps.—
Sarah Lord,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2025
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In practice, that has resulted in the actual levies on imports often being lower than the nominal rate initially announced by the White House.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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This time, however, the mound visit had little effect.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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Map out revenue producing divisions by their profit and loss numbers, evaluate direct margins for the division, identify the weakest division that perpetually makes little or no direct margin and sacrifice them.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Abandoning a cash cow for an unproven idea is not a trivial undertaking.—
Zain Jaffer,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Barbie; Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning; and F1: The Movie are intentionally trivial.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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This is not to say that the context in which statistics is applied is unimportant.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Though there’s no official acknowledgment that the theory is sound, the series dropped hints all season, including calling the ship heaven, giving max a twin, having Avery panic over a (false) pregnancy and killing off unimportant characters.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
30 June 2025
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One nautical mile west of Santorini, opposite the village of Oia and the caldera, lies the tiny island of Therasia, accessible via boat departing from Ammoudi Bay.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The film community of Vancouver Island is tiny compared to the City of Vancouver’s Hollywood North hub.—
Jennie Punter,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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“Insignificant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insignificant. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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