micro

adjective

Definition of micronext
as in mini

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Recent Examples of micro So, breaking up the day with micro workouts may go a long way toward de-stressing and lifting your spirits. — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2026 While much of the focus on the growing vertical video/microseries category has focused on the creation of original, low-budget content, there also has been a marketplace for pre-existing fare that is edited down into micro-sized bites. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026 Her signature micro braids were scooped up into a half-up, half-down style with free-flowing tendrils curling around her forehead and cheekbones. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026 Magic Eraser has a stain-removing micro-scrubbing agent that is activated by water. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for micro
Recent Examples of Synonyms for micro
  1. mini
  2. smallish
  3. model
  4. small
  5. pocket-size
  6. tiny
  7. microscopic
  8. petite
Adjective
  • There's also hot water and a microwave in the lobby, mini fridges in each room, and cocktails at The Crocodile downstairs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The bones, essence, and layering of that apartment form a mini masterclass in design.
    — Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of mini
Adjective
  • The walls of the smallish, modest dining room are adorned solely with promotional photos of its own food.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Shoichiro was smallish and solidly built, with a dull, pale complexion.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of smallish
Adjective
  • That spending is routed carefully, and Gopalkrishnan said the bank is model-agnostic.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • One additional model year will then be added annually, eventually reaching 1985 model-year vehicles in 2033.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of model
Adjective
  • Only about a dozen countries have active programs, including small Caribbean island states.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The treasurer’s office says the administrative cost of processing very small payments can exceed their value.
    — Mark Lewyn, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of small
Adjective
  • 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
  • The MoonPie might be closer to pocket-size, but its soft and chewy texture and s’mores-like flavor will send you over the moon.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of pocket-size
Adjective
  • Crowdsourcing the follow-up work — developing gene therapies or treatments — might prove beyond the scope of this tiny community.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Radioactive beta particles strike the fibers and trigger tiny pulses of light.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of tiny
Adjective
  • When raindrops hit dry ground and plants, the impact creates microscopic bubbles filled with geosmin and oils that rise into the air, pop and scatter into tiny particles that can then fill human nostrils.
    — Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In the series of small works measuring 11 by 15 inches, Nickless imagines microscopic forms resembling cells and bacteria.
    — Erin Parish, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of microscopic
Adjective
  • Under a black coat, the petite and poised Navarrette sits on a stool.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • This faux chili berry wreath trades the usual suspects for petite burgundy and pink berries and chartreuse leaves.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of petite

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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micro. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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