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
Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2025
At most, the process will take five minutes — a quarter of the time needed for a lethal injection.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
Phil Hay, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
Harris is leading by a minute percent in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada and Pennsylvania, while Trump is slightly ahead in Georgia, North Carolina and Wisconsin.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Noun
During the system’s seventh test mission on Jan. 16, SpaceX similarly lost communication with the vehicle’s upper stage after about 8 minutes.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2025
At most, the process will take five minutes — a quarter of the time needed for a lethal injection.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Via a partnership with Google DeepMind, computer software has been analysing almost 10,000 corners from England’s top division, looking for trends and minute adjustments that could help Liverpool secure meaningful gains.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
Harris is leading by a minute percent in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada and Pennsylvania, while Trump is slightly ahead in Georgia, North Carolina and Wisconsin.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minute
Noun
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So when Jalen Brunson had the ball in his hands with less than 15 seconds left in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s showdown and his team down two, Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins called for the double team.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The small rodent attempted to move up the metal pole for a few seconds before slipping slightly and returning to the floor of the subway car, the clip shows.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, elements of the FSMA that require food manufacturers to keep more detailed records are set to go into effect within a year, and companies will need to comply, Le said.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
1 Mar. 2025
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See a more detailed comparison of iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 here.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The order’s vague framework has sparked concerns, particularly as Trump’s March 7, 2025, Crypto Summit is set to feature a narrow circle of industry elites, with little representation from diverse perspectives or consumer advocates.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Dolly Parton and Carl Dean had one of the entertainment industry's most enduring marriages, but very little is known about the country music legend's late husband.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Howe used four different left-backs last term, mainly fielding Dan Burn there (a nominal centre-back at 6ft 7in/201cm), while Newcastle were the most one-sided team in the league for crosses — over 60 per cent came from the right.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Out of all of the foreign investment sources that have pumped cash into South Florida real estate, financial institutions, and new businesses over the years, Saudi Arabia is a nation that at best has a nominal presence in the region.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Soft and subtle raspberry aromas, as well as rich black cherries and beef jerky.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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These devices are more precise and subtle than old fashioned metal detectors, using specific sensitivity settings and artificial intelligence to detect hidden weapons as opposed to harmless items such as keys and phones, allowing people to enter facilities with very little delay.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The indie retailer is partnering up with Mattel to debut a limited-edition line of clothing and accessories inspired by the tiny doll.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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For those who need fast storage on the go, the Samsung Portable T7 SSD is tiny, secure, and now 25% off!—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The bug happens when an iPhone user uses the Dictation feature, which allows someone to use their voice and then transcribe it into text.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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Specifically, the prison system is asked for funds to purchase software that would transcribe the millions of phone calls made by prisoners each year.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Gene Hackman could utter just four simple words, and make a great film moment.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Showing these moments of levity was my way of honoring that.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minute. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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