as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
this is a peanut matter, and we're fools for wasting time on it
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Here’s why: Although technical specifications are still being worked out, the new standard could deliver nominal peak data rates of more than 40Gbps.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
30 Jan. 2025 -
For the next fiscal year, Nomura analysts said the government might set a nominal GDP growth target of 10.3%, up from 9.7% for the current fiscal year ending March 2025.—
Lim Hui Jie,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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According to the weather service, there were be a marginal to slight risk of flooding in the North Bay; in the interior portions of the East Bay and South Bay; and in the Santa Cruz Mountains.—
Jason Green,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Overall, personal income grew 0.4% in December, marking a slight acceleration from the 0.3% gain seen the month before, according to Friday’s report.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Awaiting them is a tiny flag, a certificate of naturalization, and a hearty handshake from Tom Farrish, the great grandson of an immigrant from Ukraine.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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There are ways to protect fairness in women’s sports, but Trump is only interested in scoring political points at the expense of a tiny minority.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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What does revoking Biden's security clearance accomplish other than satisfy a petty grievance of a childish man?—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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The purview of his catalogue narrowed, focusing on refining a reputation as a petty king in rap and in relationships.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Peanut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peanut. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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