MICRO Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

micro

adjective

Definition of micro

as in mini

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Recent Examples of micro In Melrose Hill, Chainsaw Cafe is a charming, unpredictable micro cafe with a tight menu of arepas, coffee and stellar desserts. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 FinalPress is a micro French press made of stainless steel (and zero plastic) that can brew hot, iced, or cold brew coffee anywhere, and comes with a unique bottom-lid ejection system for easy cleaning. — Time Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 For those lingering warm days of autumn, pair a brown suede jacket with a shrunken tee and micro shorts, then finish with suede ballet heels for even more texture. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 The oversize everyday bag continues to dominate, particularly in supple suede finishes, while mini and micro bags remain relevant through playful interpretations featuring embroidery, charms and decorative details. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for micro

Recent Examples of Synonyms for micro

Adjective

Chinese researchers from Tsinghua University and the Chinese PLA Medical School have developed Airscope, the world’s lightest wearable mini-brain monitor (mesoscope).

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
People looking on, some still munching on mini quiche and green-chile breakfast potatoes, laughed.

— Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of mini

Adjective

Locked chats, by contrast, remain saved and follow a user’s existing model-improvement setting.

— Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Presley was Crawford and Rande Gerber’s eldest child, and the older brother of model-actress Kaia, who most recently appeared in Ryan Murphy’s The Shards.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of model

Adjective

Manfred says small-market success is rare, while the union argues the Rays-Brewers World Series matchup shows baseball can work without a cap.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Massachusetts ranks third for the annual cost of raising a small child but 18th over 18 years.

— Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of small

Adjective

The pocket-size converter and amplifier snaps onto the back of your device via MagSafe magnet, upgrading the audio quality coming out of connected headphones or speakers without downgrading user experience.

— Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Peters specifically calls out this pocket-size Poo-Pourri spray, which slips easily into a purse or personal item without eating up precious packing space.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of pocket-size

Adjective

But SpaceX would just go from EPS that’s a minuscule negative to a tiny positive.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
This tiny wearable device could record thousands of individual neurons simultaneously as animals swim, play, explore, and interact naturally.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of tiny

Adjective

Even boats without visible mussels can transport the invasive species because microscopic larvae can survive in water left inside vessels and equipment.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
As the crust bakes, the water in the butter turns to steam, creating microscopic flaky layers—and a light, tender crust.

— Melissa Weller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of microscopic

Adjective

Amenities and experiences Aurora Spa, a petite two-cabin wellness center on the second floor, is the principal on-site amenity at Las Alcobas.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Goodwill’s petite styling guidance recommends using belts to give oversized clothing more shape.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026