as in slight
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
investors disappointed by stock dividends that were decidedly de minimis
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Recent Examples of de minimis
With both France and the U.S. moving toward stronger regulations, with the ending of the de minimis rule in the U.S and possible taxation in France, Tang said that targeting Shein would ultimately hurt consumers.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
That’s because earlier this month, a major shipping loophole, known as the de minimis exemption, which allowed shipments of goods worth $800 or less to come into the United States duty-free, expired.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Under the rules for de minimis shipments, carriers of international mail packages can pay either the 54 percent tariff or the fee of $100 per package.
—Meaghan Tobin, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Meanwhile, the Financial Times had an article on Shein and PDD’s U.S. sales being adversely affected by the cancellation of the de minimis exemption for shipments valued at under $800.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
That’s because earlier this month, a major shipping loophole, known as the de minimis exemption, which allowed shipments of goods worth $800 or less to come into the United States duty-free, expired.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Under the rules for de minimis shipments, carriers of international mail packages can pay either the 54 percent tariff or the fee of $100 per package.
—Meaghan Tobin, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Meanwhile, the Financial Times had an article on Shein and PDD’s U.S. sales being adversely affected by the cancellation of the de minimis exemption for shipments valued at under $800.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de minimis
Adjective
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Car buyers are benefiting from a slight downturn in interest rates, too.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The agency also issued forecast alerts of slight sea level changes for the rest of Japan’s coastline.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Entry is for members only but available for a nominal fee.—
Susan Stapleton,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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Allensworth said her team performed more than 60 official mission simulations, both with nominal and off-nominal situations to best equip the autonomous lunar lander for unforeseeable circumstances.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Their nervous systems treated it as a neutral, even insignificant event instead of interpreting it as a personal danger.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Not insignificant is the fact that Nike is planning on expanding this highly successful and lucrative line in late summer and fall, with the Vomero Plus and Vomero Premium that will feature unforeseen levels of cushioning sure to please all runners.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Without wanting to trivialize egregious breaches of sovereignty like the invasion of Ukraine, most are undeniably petty.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
25 July 2025
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The disappearance of dozens of shopping carts, the closure of self-checkout lanes, and a visible rise in shoplifting, panhandling, loitering and petty crime left customers, managers and officials at City Hall all trading blame.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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But there is no man with a hammer; the happy man lives at his ease, and trivial daily cares faintly agitate him like the wind in the aspen-tree — and all goes well.—
Philip Metres
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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Compared to these leaps in capability, specs like a cabin atmosphere of 2,900 feet—even while cruising at 41,000 feet—may seem trivial.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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“De minimis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20minimis. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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