as in dwarf
a person of no importance or influence
the magazine's editor in chief was notorious for treating staffers as insects, often not even bothering to learn their names
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Recent Examples of insect
The 2025 Biennial will examine the importance of shelter as well as the roles of plants, animals, insects, water, and minerals in relation to the earth’s well-being.
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News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
Pollinators are animals – such as insects, birds, bats, and some mammals – that help move pollen from one flower to another.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Prehistoric insects encased in amber reveal a terrifying evolutionary road that dead-ended sometime after the mid-Cretaceous period.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
Plants produce lovely blue flowers (or white in some varieties) that attract pollinators and other beneficial insects.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
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News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
Pollinators are animals – such as insects, birds, bats, and some mammals – that help move pollen from one flower to another.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Prehistoric insects encased in amber reveal a terrifying evolutionary road that dead-ended sometime after the mid-Cretaceous period.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
Plants produce lovely blue flowers (or white in some varieties) that attract pollinators and other beneficial insects.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insect
Noun
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Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.—
Robert Higgs,
cleveland,
1 Feb. 2023
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The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2023
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Lottie works best as an enigma, a cipher for the beliefs and the often capricious actions of the group.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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On the one hand, this is great, as any app can incorporate these ciphers and keep your data safe.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
28 Apr. 2024
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While some men are jumping on board, the most popular of these creators—which range from nobodies doing voiceovers to far-right provocateurs like Candance Owens and Megyn Kelly—are women speaking to other women.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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Those free passes were a frequent abuse of the law in the past, and low-profile corporate nobodies got away with them for years.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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Keep reading to find more great lightweight, cooling comforters and quilts below—all on sale.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Bangles were dismissed as lightweights While poring over old newspaper and magazine stories about the band, Bickerdike was struck by the rampant sexism applied to The Bangles, now shrugged off as a product of the era.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.—
Janelle Davis,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2023
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Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
21 Jan. 2023
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“Insect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insect. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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