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
Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 29 July 2025
You’re asked to meet with senior leadership for the very first time—in five minutes.
—Michele Moreno, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Yeti's tiny stacking mugs come in a minute 4-ounce size, or a 6-ounce size with a handle.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
But going over 10 minutes on the toilet—or severe difficulty having a bowel movement—could be a red flag.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 29 July 2025
You’re asked to meet with senior leadership for the very first time—in five minutes.
—Michele Moreno, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Verb
As such, even the most seemingly minute details within your home’s decor are actually of vital importance.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Yeti's tiny stacking mugs come in a minute 4-ounce size, or a 6-ounce size with a handle.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minute
Noun
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In its stock configuration, that’s enough to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 July 2025
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Just connect the headphones to your fitness app, and the internal tech uses LED optical sensors that pulse over 100 times per second to measure your blood flow.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The Norwegian man is accused of giving detailed information on embassy employees, diplomats, and their families, as well as floor plans of the embassy, safety practices, photos of the facilities, and visitors to Russian and Iranian handlers.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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In a recent presentation at Salesforce's London DX conference, one session showed how AI can look at a Salesforce configuration, draw the process diagrams for an area and then identify agentic use cases based on a detailed framework.—
Ian Gotts,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Since all the council members sit on the budget committee that voted and heard budget, little, if anything, in the budget is expected to change.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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The 2023 impeachment trial of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, who was acquitted in a Senate impeachment trial on a range of charges including bribery and abuse of office, appeared to have done little to undermine his standing among voters.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
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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The combination adds layers of flavor and a subtle edge, giving the salsa the same flavor profile as a spicy version without any burn.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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The wine exhibits a delicate mousse featuring citrus-lime zest, layered with brioche, pear, and subtle minerality.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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One nautical mile west of Santorini, opposite the village of Oia and the caldera, lies the tiny island of Therasia, accessible via boat departing from Ammoudi Bay.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The film community of Vancouver Island is tiny compared to the City of Vancouver’s Hollywood North hub.—
Jennie Punter,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Another part of the system allows people to send texts, photos and videos to a dispatcher, and the system also can transcribe a call, according to the release.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
21 July 2025
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These tools transcribe, analyze and extract insight from sales conversations in real time.—
David Mattson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Thirty-four-year-old innovator and boy mom, Karima Williams, is tapping into both to help people cope during these fiery emotional moments.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 July 2025
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Amid the chaotic mess England had created for themselves, Kelly brought a moment of calm.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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“Minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minute. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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