1
as in barely
by a very small margin
I thought the first one was slightly better
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2
as in little
in a very small quantity or degree
he was slightly curious about the identity of the wine, but not enough to bother asking
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slightly
Adverb
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Hailey Bieber just broke her streak of wearing ultra-subtle, barely there manis with a very out-of-character color choice.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Zandi believes the nation ultimately will sidestep a downturn because Trump administration officials will grant countries enough exemptions and carve-outs or negotiate down the tariffs to keep the economy afloat – barely.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Russell 2000 rallies — Fred Imbert 3 Hours Ago S&P 500 futures open little changed after historic rally S&P 500 futures were relatively unchanged Wednesday evening after stocks saw monumental gains following President Donald Trump's tariff reprieve.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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But Blippi is not animated, and is aimed at kids who are little older than those who might enjoy CoComelon.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The Barnetts' adoption of Natalia Grace was just the beginning.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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It’s made from 100% luxury brushed microfiber that’s soft and silky, and the filling is just the right weight for all seasons.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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But the prolific writer-director’s latest provides an illustration of how the genre became somewhat fossilized via formulaic writing and overexposure even before 1950s television began churning out Western content in bulk.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Brother handles this somewhat differently than other manufacturers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Slightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slightly. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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