as in nothing
something of little importance
he rightfully dismissed his woes as small change compared to the life-threatening problems faced by others
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Recent Examples of small change
Be clear about what matters, then test small changes that won’t create bigger problems later.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
This option is useful if a small change of grade is required because the concrete can be poured to function as a mini retaining wall.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
From smart food choices to better sleep routines, small changes can make a big difference for your digestion.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
That’s a small change with a reasonable shot at making bedtime a little easier for everyone.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
This option is useful if a small change of grade is required because the concrete can be poured to function as a mini retaining wall.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
From smart food choices to better sleep routines, small changes can make a big difference for your digestion.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
That’s a small change with a reasonable shot at making bedtime a little easier for everyone.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for small change
Recent Examples of Synonyms for small change
Noun
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While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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All the more reason for those under this sign to embrace the softness and triviality of floral prints right before spring arrives.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Any piece of art begins in triviality.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Compared to those turbulent days, the second biggest defeat of Parkinson's reign is very small beer.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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South of the Border Founded in 1949 by Alan Schafer as a small beer stand just south of the North Carolina–South Carolina line (hence the name), South of the Border grew into one of the most recognizable roadside attractions in the South.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Small change.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/small%20change. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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