1
as in titular
being something in name or form only
he was the nominal head of state—everyone knew the country was actually run by one of his advisers
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2
as in slight
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
when you pay $400 for an airline ticket, a ticketing fee of five dollars seems nominal
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as in substantive
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Recent Examples of nominal
Ray Alt, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2025
Shanti Mullick with training camp staff and players (Christian Letourneau/The Athletic)
For a nominal 200 rupees ($2) a season, each student gets two three-hour training camps held on Saturdays and Sundays; there are medical checks beforehand, and a substantial snack afterwards.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Later, as the economy reacts to this decline in currency value, nominal prices and nominal GDP tend to climb.
—Nathan Lewis, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
According to expert estimates, India needs to spend around $100 billion per year, or 2.8% of current nominal GDP, to achieve net-zero power sector emissions by 2070.
—Radhika Kak, Independent Researcher At Harvard Business School and Varad Pande, Partner At Bcg, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The cost for that license is nominal — 25¢ for residents and $1 for out-of-staters.
—Ray Alt, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2025
Shanti Mullick with training camp staff and players (Christian Letourneau/The Athletic)
For a nominal 200 rupees ($2) a season, each student gets two three-hour training camps held on Saturdays and Sundays; there are medical checks beforehand, and a substantial snack afterwards.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Later, as the economy reacts to this decline in currency value, nominal prices and nominal GDP tend to climb.
—Nathan Lewis, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
According to expert estimates, India needs to spend around $100 billion per year, or 2.8% of current nominal GDP, to achieve net-zero power sector emissions by 2070.
—Radhika Kak, Independent Researcher At Harvard Business School and Varad Pande, Partner At Bcg, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominal
Adjective
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The weekslong Swiss music celebration, Montreux Jazz Festival, revealed a typically diverse lineup of artists on Thursday for its 59th annual gathering, which will take place from July 4 – 19 in the titular city.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Luna reprises his titular role as Cassian Andor in Season 2 of the Disney+ series, the first three episodes premiering April 22 on the streaming platform.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The rear camera's OIS yields mostly smooth video, but there's some slight bumpiness here and there.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Dawn came on chilly with a slight overcast and a light breeze.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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First Acts: From the symbolic to the substantive, here is a look at what nine new governors elected last year have done in their first weeks in office.—
Maggie Astor,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2023
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With his substantive, agreeably granular bass, David Grogan gave prophetic warnings real authority.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
23 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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Economist Piotr Arak said that while the direct impact of the tariffs on the Polish economy will be negligible due to limited direct trade with the U.S., indirect effects will be significant.—
Lidia Kurasinska,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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After testing the affected liquid egg products, scientists at the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service determined that the risk of negative health effects is negligible.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Known for: Its tiny colorful bags, like Le Bisou, Mini Chiquito, and Bambino.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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In late spring and early summer, tiny pink or purple flowers appear in clusters that may cover the foliage and attract a variety of pollinators.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Image In Davao, Mr. Duterte remains widely popular, remembered for cracking down on problems like drugs, petty crime and violence.—
Aie Balagtas See,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Where Hub once pursued petty criminals, he’s now charged with rounding up escaped demons by the Devil himself.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Nominal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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