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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
a small lad with a slight build
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2
as in minor
lacking importance
a slight comedy that did nothing to further her career
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3
as in little
of a size that is less than average
the slight youth packed a surprisingly solid punch
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4
as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
apart from a slight fishy taste, the dish was fine
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as in small
small in degree
only a slight chance of success
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
refused to respond to their petty slights
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1
as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
the dancers felt slighted by the harsh comments of the judges
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as in to isolate
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
as a temp worker, she often feels slighted by the people she has to work with
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as in to disdain
to show contempt for
music critics who slight any style of music that doesn't fit their personal taste
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as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to
slighted several major authors in her survey of 20th-century fiction
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Recent Examples of slight
Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
For men, there were slight increases in time spent on laundry (3.6 to 4.8 minutes), household management (6.6 to 7.8 minutes), and lawn and garden care (15.6 to 16.2 minutes).
—Jocelyn Shek, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 22 May 2025
His electoral mandate was forged in backlash to the President’s economic aggression, rhetorical slights, and apparent disregard for Canadian sovereignty.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 May 2025
Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Was slighting the defense to improve the offense worth risking a miss on several top defensive prospects?
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Liner rates are notoriously volatile and don’t represent true talent very well - expect that number to regress upward and his Adjusted Contact Score to take a slight hit moving forward.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
For men, there were slight increases in time spent on laundry (3.6 to 4.8 minutes), household management (6.6 to 7.8 minutes), and lawn and garden care (15.6 to 16.2 minutes).
—Jocelyn Shek, NBC news, 3 July 2025
Noun
None of this should be viewed as any real slight against Ottawa’s foundational players, either.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 22 May 2025
His electoral mandate was forged in backlash to the President’s economic aggression, rhetorical slights, and apparent disregard for Canadian sovereignty.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 May 2025
Verb
Plus, an in-demand restaurant at capacity might not feel particularly motivated to go above and beyond to satisfy a diner who feels slighted by their subpar table.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Was slighting the defense to improve the offense worth risking a miss on several top defensive prospects?
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slight
Adjective
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Precious metals and mining stocks were weak across both markets.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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In October 2005, a Finnish court acquitted Gustafsson, ruling the evidence against him was too weak and inconsistent.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Besides the home advantage, Pia Sundhage’s side had a minor edge on goal difference, which meant a draw would be enough for them.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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If some minor differences related to your job occur today, don’t let this get in the way of happy times with others.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Map out revenue producing divisions by their profit and loss numbers, evaluate direct margins for the division, identify the weakest division that perpetually makes little or no direct margin and sacrifice them.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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But most of the middle part is missing, and there’s little to explain how the event unfolded from one stage to the next.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Here’s why: Although technical specifications are still being worked out, the new standard could deliver nominal peak data rates of more than 40Gbps.—
Sarah Lord,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2025
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In practice, that has resulted in the actual levies on imports often being lower than the nominal rate initially announced by the White House.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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This ultra-lightweight chair weighs just 3 pounds and packs into a carrying case the size of a small purse.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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While the headline-grabbing CEOs are interesting, hearing the stories of smaller companies is absolutely fascinating.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Adding insult, he was called for eight fouls in Tuesday night’s victory over the Golden State Warriors, with players allowed 10 in summer league, four above the regular-season maximum.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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Amid the mix of compliments and insults from obvious trolls, many thought ATB bore a striking resemblance to another member of the family.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The LinkedIn feed is full of safe, vanilla content because everyone's scared to offend.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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While some Hollywood studios such as Lionsgate and Blumhouse have collaborated with AI companies, others have been reluctant to announce partnerships at the risk of offending talent that have voiced concerns over how AI could be used to alter their digital likeness without adequate compensation.—
Wendy Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Interestingly, research has found that asthmatics tend to have lower levels of IgG. While camel milk is rich in these bioactive compounds, the study didn’t isolate or quantify which specific components were responsible for the observed effects.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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Critical flight systems must be isolated from public-facing applications.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Slight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slight. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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