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Recent Examples of micro
Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
In other words, on the micro level, the painting was more uniform than previously determined.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
For covering more water across expansive areas, a small paddletail swimbait like Z-Man’s Shad FryZ or a micro jerkbait such as a Rapala X-Rap XR04 are great (and often overlooked) search baits, spring through fall.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
In other words, on the micro level, the painting was more uniform than previously determined.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
For covering more water across expansive areas, a small paddletail swimbait like Z-Man’s Shad FryZ or a micro jerkbait such as a Rapala X-Rap XR04 are great (and often overlooked) search baits, spring through fall.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for micro
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Off the water, Virginia Beach is home to an aquarium, laser tag, indoor skydiving, mini golf, and many more attractions for the entire family to enjoy.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lightweight and travel-approved with classic and mini sizes available.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That’s roughly the mass of a smallish rocky asteroid, perhaps four or five kilometers in diameter.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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One of the best-skating prospects in the world, the 5-10, 178-pound Potter is a smallish but talented player who uses his electric speed to put defenders on their heels, create opportunistic chances, get out in transition and jump onto loose pucks.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Hart, however, made a wonderful senator, a model public servant and an inspiring statesman.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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ChatOn’s main advantage is multi-model access.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ceija Stojka’s small paintings at the Drawing Center swarm with such harrowing incident that viewers may not spot the mystery in the bottom right corner of many of her canvases.—
Ben Davis,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Pistons are small favorites on the road for Game 3.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Paume offers a few pocket-size styles that are all paraben-free and simultaneously hydrating.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Adjacent is a pocket-size terrace, with a view of the Paris skyline.—
Dana Thomas,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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What last Friday’s 5-0 win away to Sunderland might have done for Pereira is give him just a tiny bit more freedom; the opportunity to go slightly stronger with his team selections in these two games against Villa, either side of a still-vital trip to Chelsea on Monday.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The technique used to measure the singularities’ velocity could open the door to studying other tiny, fast phenomena in physics, chemistry and biology—or perhaps to find new ways to encode quantum information in materials, according to the researchers.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This development could pave the way for super-precise thermometers and chemical detectors that work at a microscopic level.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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They’re regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to ensure proper safeguards are in place to prevent microscopic cement particles from causing health problems in nearby residents.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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This feminine blouse provides coverage without overwhelming petite wearers, thanks to its shorter sleeve length and easy drape.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Fritz Hansen’s Lilium Bench can stand on its own as a modern piece to station outside of your tool shed, or provide some garden seating next to a petite bistro table.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micro. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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