as in second
a very small space of time
I'll be with you in just a minute
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as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
a minute description of the setting of the story
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as in little
lacking importance
a person who wastes her time on the most minute aspects of everyday life
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as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
only minute differences between the two photographic prints
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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
a minute examination of the marine specimen
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as in tiny
very small in size
made some minute adjustments to the controls
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as in to transcribe
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Recent Examples of minute
Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Is loyalty to an old friend and/or anxiety about having a kid reason enough to spend a day or two away from a wife who could go into labor at any minute?
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
Under the Star Quality program, bartenders are trained to be attentive to even minute details of the serving process—for example, holding the glass at its base so that the glass and beer are kept cold—and the competition is a nod to that art.
—Don Tse, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The Bahnhofstrasse and the Hauptbahnhof, the central train station, are a few minutes walk away.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Is loyalty to an old friend and/or anxiety about having a kid reason enough to spend a day or two away from a wife who could go into labor at any minute?
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Despite the passage of time, the first coordinator of the state’s investigation into the Rhoden deaths can recall minute details of the crimes without notes.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
Under the Star Quality program, bartenders are trained to be attentive to even minute details of the serving process—for example, holding the glass at its base so that the glass and beer are kept cold—and the competition is a nod to that art.
—Don Tse, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minute
Noun
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The ball fell to the court in no-man’s land and the final seconds ran off the clock.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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But Houston swarmed back with a furious rally, erasing a nine-point deficit over the final 135 seconds for a thrilling victory.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This led to a detailed dialogue that was quite interesting and factored those facets into further advice about my mental health going forward.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Shah mainly prioritizes user experience, offers trustworthy course reviews, and creates detailed guides to build credibility and trust on the platform.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even with Hollywood’s diminished state in China, the film business is one sector where the U.S. maintains a sizable trade surplus with its geopolitical rival, as Chinese films, despite their enormous earnings in the home market, have made little headway with mainstream North American moviegoers.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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For starters, the clear formula comes in a cute little bottle that looks more like a serum than tanning drops.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some combination of bad staff work and bad judgment on her part led Whitmer to be used as a political prop who lent some nominal bipartisanship to an episode that Democrats would very much like Trump to have sole ownership of.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
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Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders are nominal political outsiders, regular critics of the Democratic establishment and proud progressives who are beloved by leftwing base voters — qualities that have advantages in today’s political environment.—
David M. Drucker,
Boston Herald,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Adding peas introduces a subtle sweetness and pop of freshness, balancing the richness of the eggs and bacon.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
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The game is a fun but challenging exercise for your brain which asks players to group words based on subtle and sometimes tricky connections, which tests your logic and language skills.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Known for: Its tiny colorful bags, like Le Bisou, Mini Chiquito, and Bambino.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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In countries such as Papua New Guinea, Namibia, Cameroon and the tiny Polynesian island nation of Niue, SpaceX has sold Starlink services to the public before receiving the necessary licenses, angering regulatory officials.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Board Meeting Preparation Video updates from founders (via platforms like Loom) can be automatically transcribed and summarized into 5-6 bullet points highlighting key financial metrics and product milestones.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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While some transcription services transcribe only English audio files, TranscribeMe works with a few additional languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
18 Mar. 2025
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Explore our Red Kingdom Guide and follow every moment of the Chiefs’ playoff journey on Instagram.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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The film also highlights pivotal moments in Dylan’s career, including his decision to go electric at the Newport Folk Festival and the relationships that shaped his music.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minute. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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