1
as in titular
being something in name or form only
he was the nominal head of state—everyone knew the country was actually run by one of his advisers
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2
as in slight
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
when you pay $400 for an airline ticket, a ticketing fee of five dollars seems nominal
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Recent Examples of nominal
Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
As California has grappled with the ghost student swarms, officials have debated instituting a nominal fee to add friction to the system of applying.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Here’s why: Although technical specifications are still being worked out, the new standard could deliver nominal peak data rates of more than 40Gbps.
—PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
About nine minutes later, after a nominal ascent, the Starlink Group 17-4 mission reached space.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
On the eve of World War I, Britain’s total debt, in nominal pounds, was about the same as 1819.
—Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
As California has grappled with the ghost student swarms, officials have debated instituting a nominal fee to add friction to the system of applying.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Here’s why: Although technical specifications are still being worked out, the new standard could deliver nominal peak data rates of more than 40Gbps.
—PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
About nine minutes later, after a nominal ascent, the Starlink Group 17-4 mission reached space.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominal
Adjective
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Over 35 years after the release of Tim Burton's 1988 horror comedy Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton reprises his iconic role as the titular character in the 2024 sequel.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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At its core, writer-director Bretten Hannam‘s tale follows two siblings (played by Blake Alec Miranda and Forrest Goodluck) traveling through the titular haunted forest in order to exorcise some demons from their lives.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Boise State basketball’s conference schedule was announced on Tuesday morning, and there’s a slight difference to this year’s Mountain West slate.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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While strong finances and health helped bolster the country's overall 70% score, that was offset by factors including income inequality, a slight increase in unemployment and a decline in happiness.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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First Acts: From the symbolic to the substantive, here is a look at what nine new governors elected last year have done in their first weeks in office.—
Maggie Astor,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2023
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With his substantive, agreeably granular bass, David Grogan gave prophetic warnings real authority.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
23 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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The cost savings for hotels and car rentals are negligible, anyway.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Except for the rare circumstances where the Sun flares, the Sun produces only negligible quantities of gamma-rays.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
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And in the case of this particular tiny home, the Timberline model by Amazon brand Allwood, that picture-perfect retreat is just a click away.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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So pack that sunscreen, toss a floppy hat into your weekend bag, and get ready to sip fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Over the next 1,358 days, there would be just a handful of credible sightings of Phillips, mostly connected with petty crimes in nearby small towns.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Nothing is too petty, too silly, too stupid, or too weird to be included.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Nominal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominal. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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