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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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as in minor
lacking importance
the results from that small study of coffee drinkers are negligible and can be ignored
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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
On Chinook, Norsepower’s monitors logged about 50 kW per rotor at peak spin – negligible relative to a main engine’s 15,000 kW.
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
The practical effects of the vote are negligible.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
So while driving Indy cars 177 miles in a circle may seem wasteful during a gas crunch, Sunday’s race will have a negligible affect on the price and availability of fuel at service stations.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The distance between the moon and observers on Earth means that the overspilling of light that plagues telescopes on Earth is negligible.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for negligible
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
The practical effects of the vote are negligible.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
So while driving Indy cars 177 miles in a circle may seem wasteful during a gas crunch, Sunday’s race will have a negligible affect on the price and availability of fuel at service stations.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The distance between the moon and observers on Earth means that the overspilling of light that plagues telescopes on Earth is negligible.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligible
Adjective
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And, in the end, none of the aforementioned might be available except for Ja Morant, who might be only a nominal upgrade, if that.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Companies provide most of the capital; Pegasus contributes a nominal share for compliance reasons and manages the investments.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The buckling may start in the middle, and minor variations in a given can’s shape and size might affect when the first ring emerges.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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Obtain one that contains major and minor nutrients.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Its gibbous disk appears small and featureless.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Trump has signed executive orders to reduce housing regulatory burdens and help smaller banks provide mortgages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Saturday will be mostly dry but there is a slight chance for showers.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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In 2022, his rookie season ended early because of a slight stress fracture in his right ankle.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Rust spores overwinter in leaf debris and infect new foliage in spring with as little as two to four hours of moisture.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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But certain elements of the package, such as a proposal to expand mayoral authority, received little direct attention during Thursday’s public comment.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Mondays are a universal off day in the minor leagues.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Vrabel addressed the Patriots about his off-field issues last Monday during the first day of the team’s offseason workout program.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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But normalization doesn’t mean something is medically insignificant.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
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This is not insignificant and seems to represent a notable source of commercial uncertainty in American agriculture.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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That hasn’t happened, and considering the security issues that have kept Harry from visiting the UK, the chances of Charles seeing Archie and Lilibet anytime soon are now slim to none.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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The slim silhouette includes four pockets for organization, plus a hidden anti-theft pocket that sits against your body to stash valuables like cash or a passport.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Negligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligible. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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