slightest

adjective

as in smallest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible there's not the slightest chance that your plan will work

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slightest
  1. smallest
  2. minimum
  3. small
  4. minimal
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
  • According to Mwangi, the extension of the IPO offer as well as lowering the minimum investment were a response to low uptake among retail investors.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • YieldStar surveyed all leases for a particular floor plan and generated a pricing chart that included both a minimum and maximum rent based on the available data.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of minimum
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
  • Aircraft design prioritizes minimal weight to generate lift and maintain stability.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The collarless neckline and minimal front keep the focus on its proportions, while the darker gray buttons down the front provide some contrast.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of minimal
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“Slightest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slightest. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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