as in second
a very small space of time
I'll be with you in just a minute
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as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
a minute description of the setting of the story
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2
as in little
lacking importance
a person who wastes her time on the most minute aspects of everyday life
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as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
only minute differences between the two photographic prints
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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
a minute examination of the marine specimen
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as in tiny
very small in size
made some minute adjustments to the controls
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as in to transcribe
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Recent Examples of minute
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente, about 10 minutes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
At the best of times, coordinating controls is a lengthy process, requiring consensus on both the overall strategic approach and minute technical details.
—Nikita Lalwani, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
That Champions League league-phase clash in Germany ended 1-0 to Bayern, with Kim Min-jae scoring the game’s only goal from a corner in the 38th minute.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente, about 10 minutes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Verb
Yeti's tiny stacking mugs come in a minute 4-ounce size, or a 6-ounce size with a handle.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
At the best of times, coordinating controls is a lengthy process, requiring consensus on both the overall strategic approach and minute technical details.
—Nikita Lalwani, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minute
Noun
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According to the report, the flight lasted around 30 seconds between takeoff and crash.—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Early on July 4, the Guadalupe River at Kerrville was flowing at 3 cubic feet per second.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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But the attempt to throw a lifeline to the fossil fuel industry could be too little, too late, as detailed in this New Yorker article by Bill McKibben.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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The disappearance of such detailed emissions data removes immediate pressure and scrutiny, allowing polluters to continue claiming to take action to curb emissions while doing nothing of the sort.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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But most of the middle part is missing, and there’s little to explain how the event unfolded from one stage to the next.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
5 July 2025
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This time, however, the mound visit had little effect.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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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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They are intended to reduce trauma to the scalp, may contribute to smoother recovery, and are designed to help achieve subtle, natural-looking outcomes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The accessory was a subtle nod to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, whose colors have been green and purple since 1909.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
12 July 2025
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
Verb
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In between transcribing Slavik's statements, my colleague, Aysha Bagchi, took note of Combs' appearance in court.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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For example, volunteers with its Citizen Archivist program help transcribe centuries-old handwritten documents.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 June 2025
Noun
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One of my favorite moments in the film is when Steve Carell’s character is plotting a worldwide coup while trying unsuccessfully to boil an egg.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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This was the first time Hollywood managed to deliver legitimately impressive moments of flight for the Man of Steel.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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“Minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minute. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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