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
Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
But there was no real high drama or high comedy in those final 20 minutes.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Judge work based on results and goals achieved rather than minute oversight of process nuances.
—Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Noun
This needs to take under 5 minutes but leave everyone feeling motivated.
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Across the 20-or-so minute conversation, the Haitian-American star re-emphasized her hurt following former president Donald Trump’s claims that Haitian immigrants were eating pets in Springfield, Ohio while debating Harris on ABC News on Sept. 10.
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The second would come later in the year and center on extending Trump-era tax cuts that are set to expire after this year.Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025
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Enter a question and, in a few seconds, ChatGPT replies with an answer.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
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Click here for an even more detailed version of the Deconstruction story, and exclusive video footage of interviews with Eric Avery, Dave Navarro, Ronnie Champagne, and Matthew Ellard.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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What To Know Trump pointed to tariffs as a potential reason for Trudeau's resignation in a post to Truth Social on Monday afternoon, but one expert told Newsweek that his resignation had little to do with tariffs.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Many Republican lawmakers who represent rural areas are skeptical of those programs because there are few private schools in their districts, so their constituents have little to gain.Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
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The price tag for electronic travel authorizations might be nominal, but the inconvenience of being turned away at the airport—or forced to reschedule an entire trip—could be significant.Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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And while digital prints are a nominal cost, bringing back a title in 70mm or 35mm means sourcing prints and projectors and sometimes hiring projectionists, putting even greater pressure on marketing to deliver awareness.Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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While China remains outwardly sanguine on North Korea, subtle differences in their diplomatic relations this year may signal rising frustration with Kim Jong Un's deepening military cooperation with Russia.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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The emphasis is on results that are subtle yet effective, ensuring that individuals look refreshed and youthful without appearing overdone.Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Now, as Musk inadvertently sent the price of a tiny bitcoin rival soaring by 2,000%, X chief executive Linda Yaccarino has quietly confirmed payments will be coming to the social media platform in 2025.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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According to authorities, the tiny monkey will soon arrive at the Oakland Zoo for additional care.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
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Having never learned to type, Hill wrote in long hand using a pencil and someone else had to transcribe his work for print.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Live Captions feature can transcribe just about anything, including personal videos.New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Nov. 2024
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Sometimes a fantastic conversation or moment of self-care is better than a lukewarm kiss—regardless of what tradition or superstition has to say on the matter.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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Each grape is thought to represent a month of the year to come, making the ritual both a playful challenge and a moment of reflection.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minute. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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