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
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
What’s the statistic there, the average ER physician has to see a patient every three to four minutes?
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Despite the passage of time, the first coordinator of the state’s investigation into the Rhoden deaths can recall minute details of the crimes without notes.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Significant improvements are still needed, however, as someone in the country is dying of stroke about every three minutes.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
What’s the statistic there, the average ER physician has to see a patient every three to four minutes?
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Moreover, the judges noted, forbidding the use of chemicals that carry a minute risk of cancer might prompt manufacturers to use compounds that are more toxic, albeit in noncancerous ways.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Despite the passage of time, the first coordinator of the state’s investigation into the Rhoden deaths can recall minute details of the crimes without notes.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minute
Noun
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His legs shook, seconds after his repeat win of the 13.1-mile race held every April.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Brunson and Payne combined to score 17 points — nine for Payne and eight for Brunson — in just 3 minutes, 57 seconds.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The website Time and Date also provides detailed information about where and when to see the phenomenon.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The administration has not given detailed reasons for the visa or student enrollment status cancellations.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Obstetricians say, at the end of the day, AFE is really just a product of bad luck, and there's little that can be done to prevent it.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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These little bottles command three-figure price tags.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As the Signal chats showed, there are differences of opinion within Trump’s national-security team, and much more serious friction with the administration’s nominal allies in Europe.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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The new duties raise the nominal U.S. tariff rate on China to 54%.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There have been subtle hints of Bayley turning on Valkyria to further their feud for the Intercontinental title.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2025
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Keep it minimal Use a short retaining wall to accent the subtle contours of your lawn in a classy, minimalistic way.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Follicle cysts form when the tiny sac (called a follicle) that houses the maturing egg during your cycle doesn’t break open as usual to release said egg.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
22 Apr. 2025
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Because of the unique position of the pope, a cleric with his own tiny state and significant global influence, the book is also a chronicle of contemporary international affairs.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With the capability to transcribe in 112 languages and generate comprehensive summaries, PLAUD's products are indispensable for anyone seeking efficiency in their professional life.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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One standout example was AI-powered ambient listening, which transcribes doctor-patient interactions and cuts administrative workload.—
Derek Streat,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Erceg was down for a few moments before being helped to the dugout.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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As funny as the film is, there are also some incredibly intimate moments.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minute. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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