tiniest

adjective

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 There is nothing like a dewy August morning, when earth’s tiniest creatures are waking up and flying around. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026 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. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiniest
  1. smallest
  2. small
  3. minimum
Adjective
  • While that’s painful for house hunters, note that the surge was the 18th-smallest among states and trailed the 93% jump nationally.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of smallest
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 6-foot-9 forward who signed a veteran minimum contract showed willingness to pick up opposing ball-handlers full court.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • These accounts often waive monthly fees without a minimum balance and offer larger transaction or cash deposit allowances, since nonprofits may see uneven cash flow tied to grant cycles and fundraising.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of minimum

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“Tiniest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiniest. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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