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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
a small lad with a slight build
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2
as in minor
lacking importance
a slight comedy that did nothing to further her career
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as in little
of a size that is less than average
the slight youth packed a surprisingly solid punch
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as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
apart from a slight fishy taste, the dish was fine
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as in small
small in degree
only a slight chance of success
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
refused to respond to their petty slights
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as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
the dancers felt slighted by the harsh comments of the judges
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as in to isolate
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
as a temp worker, she often feels slighted by the people she has to work with
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as in to disdain
to show contempt for
music critics who slight any style of music that doesn't fit their personal taste
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as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to
slighted several major authors in her survey of 20th-century fiction
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Recent Examples of slight
David W. Brown, New Yorker, 12 June 2025
There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. and a slight chance of showers between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
If Sanders uses this league-wide slight to fuel his journey, one uncomfortable weekend in the spotlight could transform into a career-long revenge tour.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Some in Buenos Aires felt slighted by Francis’ avoidance of Argentina.
—Almudena Calatrava and Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The tumor’s location left Guild with full cognitive function, but a slight speech delay.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 12 June 2025
There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. and a slight chance of showers between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
Noun
Incompetence, European conniving, intra-party politics, personal slights, and strategic reassessments are all possible answers.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
If Sanders uses this league-wide slight to fuel his journey, one uncomfortable weekend in the spotlight could transform into a career-long revenge tour.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
Was slighting the defense to improve the offense worth risking a miss on several top defensive prospects?
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Some in Buenos Aires felt slighted by Francis’ avoidance of Argentina.
—Almudena Calatrava and Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slight
Adjective
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These weaker strains of the disease eventually sputtered out and went extinct.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Neurologists worried that the urban environment, factory work and office jobs, and other modern pressures were making men tired, indecisive, and physically weak.—
Time,
Time,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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One allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail, and three deputies were struck, causing minor injuries, the department said.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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No one was inside, but a neighbor and firefighter had minor injuries.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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An award-winning toy creator and a doctor have teamed up to launch a new company that manufactures products designed to make health care less scary for little kids, and less stressful for parents.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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If pop culture is to be believed, nothing good has ever come from a couple dashing off to a cute little cabin in the woods.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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While that may seem nominal, its underlying business is more profitable.—
Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
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Ethiopia is projected to lose the most aid in nominal terms, with Jordan, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo also hit particularly hard.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Farmers watered their crops less, and saw smaller harvests as a result.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Yes, Georgia and Paul split this season as the blowback from the trial — and Paul's support of Proposition 38, disastrous for small businesses — imperiled his mayoral career.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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These immigrants in Florida find Trump’s offer ‘an insult’ Many are skeptical.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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The master of appropriating insults just can’t do anything to make TACO his — Trump Always Cares Outstandingly just doesn’t have the same ring.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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If the defendant in such a case wins the special motion and the offending cause of action is dismissed, then the defendant who brought the special motion must be awarded their attorney fees, expenses and costs in relation to the special motion.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Her parents, or the girl herself, may well be offended at the notion that her family cannot afford to meet your family’s dress standards.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Crews isolated hotspots and began mop-up operations, while additional resources arrived to relieve initial attack personnel.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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These crises are not isolated—they are deeply interconnected.—
Sahit Muja,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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“Slight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slight. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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