as in slightest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
at one time atoms were thought to be the tiniest particles of matter
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Recent Examples of tiniest
Ziels believes some of nature’s tiniest organisms could play a massive role in solving major environmental challenges, especially as cities worldwide face mounting pressure around waste and clean energy.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiniest
Adjective
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Add the ginger during the last minute of cooking, then transfer the mixture to a small bowl and set aside.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Martin knocked on the hunter’s small tent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The prospective buyer offered $755,000 for one half of the approximately 13,000-square-foot lot and $720,000 for the other — well above the minimum bid amount of $627,000 each, according to an internal memo provided by the city.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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For this story, our editors and contributors tested their organic pillows in their own homes for at least a month (our minimum testing time frame).—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Tiniest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiniest. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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