mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō 
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
: involving minute quantities or variations
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Monica Monica tapped Ricky Wing to slick her hair in a high ponytail and trim micro bangs just above her brows.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The 2023 four-bedroom features a double-height great room with micro-cement flooring and a chef’s kitchen with maple cabinets, an arched bar, and Bertazzoni appliances.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Coined by nail artist Betina Goldstein, the micro-French style swaps a large swath of white for a barely-there flash of paint across the free edge of the nail.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Marquis said the new template of sprawling, micro protests is more accessible to suburban protesters.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Monica Monica tapped Ricky Wing to slick her hair in a high ponytail and trim micro bangs just above her brows.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The 2023 four-bedroom features a double-height great room with micro-cement flooring and a chef’s kitchen with maple cabinets, an arched bar, and Bertazzoni appliances.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Coined by nail artist Betina Goldstein, the micro-French style swaps a large swath of white for a barely-there flash of paint across the free edge of the nail.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micro. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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micro
adjective
mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
involving minute quantities or variations
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