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as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
the two cents in change was such a negligible sum that she left the store without bothering to take it
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2
as in minor
lacking importance
the results from that small study of coffee drinkers are negligible and can be ignored
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3
as in small
small in degree
there's a negligible chance I may make it to the picnic, but don't count on it
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Recent Examples of negligible
But for decades, progress on the problem was negligible.
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Leila Sloman, Wired News, 29 June 2025
Both titles sold a negligible sum in the week previous, and nearly all of their sales in the latest week were from vinyl purchases.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 7 July 2025
There are now negligible claims of mistakes in capital punishment verdicts, partially because of DNA evidence.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2025
Broadway began its new season last week with a negligible dip at the box office, understandable given that the previous week had the included the tourist-friendly Memorial Day weekend holiday.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 June 2025
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Leila Sloman, Wired News, 29 June 2025
Both titles sold a negligible sum in the week previous, and nearly all of their sales in the latest week were from vinyl purchases.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 7 July 2025
There are now negligible claims of mistakes in capital punishment verdicts, partially because of DNA evidence.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2025
Broadway began its new season last week with a negligible dip at the box office, understandable given that the previous week had the included the tourist-friendly Memorial Day weekend holiday.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligible
Adjective
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However, New Delhi must address a number of chronic systemic issues that prevent the world’s fourth largest economy ($4.19 trillion by nominal gross domestic product) from becoming a competitive manufacturing destination.—
Kamran Bokhari,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office projected the increase in migrants would boost the U.S. nominal GDP by $8.9 trillion between 2024 to 2034.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
15 July 2025
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The club insisted Isak was left behind because of a minor thigh problem but The Athletic reported on Thursday sources, speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly, indicated the forward favoured being omitted amid his uncertain future.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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More Songs is, in effect, Eno’s debut as a capital-P producer, notwithstanding some minor early efforts and, of course, David Bowie’s landmark sessions for Low and Heroes.—
Will Hermes,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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In a small bowl, combine the softened butter and garlic and mix well.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Beyond providing an invitation for music-curious Austinites to come explore the clubs, the festival offers a lifeline to musicians and venues during the slow summer season, when small clubs that support emerging artists face some of their greatest challenges.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Plus, the slight distressing gives it a rustic look and helps disguise wear and tear.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Mostly cloudy, with a low around 84. July 18: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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If Brookshire bounces back the next year, Schroth predicts there will be little reaction from neighbors.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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From returning carts to sharing smiles in the checkout line, shoppers often engage in little acts of kindness that brighten someone’s day.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Avoid wrapping leftover cut lemons in aluminum foil, which can react with the acidity in the fruit, causing an off flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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No team could use an off day than the New York Mets.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Lovell-Badge said the amount of DNA from the donor is insignificant, saying any resulting child would have no traits from the woman who donated the healthy mitochondria.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC news,
17 July 2025
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Though relatively small given the overall budget’s $27.2 billion bottom line, the problem isn’t insignificant, given that the fiscal year is barely underway.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
16 July 2025
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The former is focusing on the general consumer audience as Samsung’s marketing leans into the benefits of AI, while Honor positions the latter as a more fashionable and cutting-edge design due to its slim nature.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The slim, packable design boasts an unmatched 12 weeks of battery life on a single charge, and it’s fitted with a glare-resistant screen that’ll be easy to read in the sun at the beach.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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“Negligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligible. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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