variants
also microscopical
as in tiny
very small in size
even a microscopic speck of dust in the eye will cause pain
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Recent Examples of microscopic
Jin Gyun Lee/CU Boulder As Austin explains, the secret to the gecko's sticky toes lie in how they are covered in microscopic bristles—known as 'setae'—that display even smaller nanoscopic features known as spatulae.
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Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
One of the most common culprits is Cryptosporidium, a microscopic germ that causes watery diarrhea.
—Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation, 23 July 2025
But there’s also phytoplankton and zooplankton — microscopic plants and animals living in the water.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Utilizing exclusive micellar orange oil technology, Orange House’s products effectively capture and break down dirt and oil at a microscopic level, ensuring surfaces are thoroughly cleaned without leaving behind harmful residues.
—Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
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Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
One of the most common culprits is Cryptosporidium, a microscopic germ that causes watery diarrhea.
—Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation, 23 July 2025
But there’s also phytoplankton and zooplankton — microscopic plants and animals living in the water.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Utilizing exclusive micellar orange oil technology, Orange House’s products effectively capture and break down dirt and oil at a microscopic level, ensuring surfaces are thoroughly cleaned without leaving behind harmful residues.
—Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microscopic
tiny
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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
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“Microscopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microscopic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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