as in sparse
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
computer equipment that would be prohibitively expensive, given the rural school's exiguous resources
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Recent Examples of exiguous
And because those games can be exiguous, mid-major teams can ill afford to squander those opportunities when presented.
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Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2023
The holiday sales came as a jolt after China’s exiguous ticket sales of recent weeks.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2022
Their taste is undeveloped or chronically exiguous.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 2 Apr. 2022
Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2023
The holiday sales came as a jolt after China’s exiguous ticket sales of recent weeks.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2022
Their taste is undeveloped or chronically exiguous.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 2 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exiguous
Adjective
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That’s not just problematic for poorer communities but also for affluent suburbs like Cheshire that get sparse state funding.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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All 12 songs incorporate bells or bell-like instruments into their sparse mixes.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The sharp debate in Union Park is only the latest in a series of thorny confrontations about how best to manage homelessness in the Central Florida region, where housing costs are high, shelter space is scarce, and residents are concerned about people living in public spaces.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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As costs of both real estate and farming continue to rise, many parcels are vanishing without notice, making wine made from old vines increasingly scarce, especially in Napa.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Exiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exiguous. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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