MICRO Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

micro

adjective

Definition of micro

as in mini

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Recent Examples of micro Aestura’s Atobarrier 365 Cream is made for dry, sensitive skin from face to body, with micro triple-lipid capsules containing ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids that quickly absorb into the skin to replenish moisture and support the barrier. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026 This type of model involves microphysics—the micro-scale processes that create clouds and precipitation on Earth and other bodies. — Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026 The slow exchange with oxygen is imitated with micro-oxygenation technology — essentially, blowing bubbles through the wine. — Peter Hahn, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for micro

Recent Examples of Synonyms for micro

Adjective

Bag designs were more polarized, with oversize silhouettes and revivals of heritage styles juxtaposed to fantasy minaudière designs, sculptural clutches and embellished mini bags displaying brands’ craftsmanship and doubling as objects of art.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Set amid a row of dive bars on a vaguely insalubrious block of Lower Decatur is the anonymous bar and restaurant that started the city’s mini-Tiki trend.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of mini

Adjective

On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
That spending is routed carefully, and Gopalkrishnan said the bank is model-agnostic.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of model

Adjective

Comparing households aged 72 and older in 2022 with those aged 75 and older in 2025, Maggiulli calculated a smaller—but still substantial—21% increase.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
The development could help make optical atomic clocks smaller and more suitable for use outside laboratories.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 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

Commonly associated with environmental risk factors such as smoking or exposure to hazards like radon, the rare but aggressively fast-growing condition gets its name from the unusually tiny appearance of its cells.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
These tiny architects of the deep sea actively regulate microbial populations.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of tiny

Adjective

Unlike conventional nuclear reactors, City Labs develops microscopic power sources that generate electricity and heat through the natural decay of tritium.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Root’s climate-tech company, Matter, created Regen, a universal, reusable, and self-cleaning filter for laundry machines that captures up to 97% of microscopic clothing fibers that would otherwise end up in wastewater systems.

— Matt Alderton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of microscopic

Adjective

Goodwill’s petite styling guidance recommends using belts to give oversized clothing more shape.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
But ‘Calamondin’ oranges are petite plants that typically grow to about 4 feet tall and produce tiny, sour oranges that can be used in place of lemons in any dish.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026