variants
also microscopical
as in tiny
very small in size
even a microscopic speck of dust in the eye will cause pain
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Recent Examples of microscopic
Each one is nanostructured with symmetry and microscopic pores.
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New Atlas, 10 July 2025
These microscopic robots are smaller than a speck of dust.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
Attendees can also explore the microscopic world using Foldscope, a portable paper microscope; power a blender by pedaling a bike, courtesy of GreenTown Los Altos; and engage in hands-on STEM challenges inspired by orchard care.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 6 July 2025
But most tardigrades are microscopic Earthlings, in fact.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
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New Atlas, 10 July 2025
These microscopic robots are smaller than a speck of dust.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
Attendees can also explore the microscopic world using Foldscope, a portable paper microscope; power a blender by pedaling a bike, courtesy of GreenTown Los Altos; and engage in hands-on STEM challenges inspired by orchard care.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 6 July 2025
But most tardigrades are microscopic Earthlings, in fact.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for microscopic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microscopic
tiny
Adjective
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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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“Microscopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microscopic. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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