as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
offered her guest only one measly cookie
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Recent Examples of measly
Dean immediately recognized Jenkins’ pull and came screaming downhill to pop Wilson in the backfield, halting the play for a measly 2-yard gain.
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Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
On the other end, Chicago only has a 34% chance of snow while New Yorkers have a measly 13% chance of a white Christmas this year.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The Preds have the worst record in the entire league, with a measly 20 points.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
The Jonathan that Nancy brought to the page no longer exists; neither does her version of Catherine — a femme fatale conjured from a measly roll of boudoir photos.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
On the other end, Chicago only has a 34% chance of snow while New Yorkers have a measly 13% chance of a white Christmas this year.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The Preds have the worst record in the entire league, with a measly 20 points.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
The Jonathan that Nancy brought to the page no longer exists; neither does her version of Catherine — a femme fatale conjured from a measly roll of boudoir photos.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measly
Adjective
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Here’s why: Although technical specifications are still being worked out, the new standard could deliver nominal peak data rates of more than 40Gbps.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
20 Mar. 2025
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According to expert estimates, India needs to spend around $100 billion per year, or 2.8% of current nominal GDP, to achieve net-zero power sector emissions by 2070.—
Radhika Kak, independent researcher at Harvard Business School and Varad Pande, partner at BCG,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Good Night and Good Luck, starring George Clooney, was the highest grossing show on Broadway again last week, even as its grosses took a slight dip.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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Instead of the pants flowing to the ground, Davis opted to tuck the hem of her pants into her black pointed-toe boots with a slight heel.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The town, with colorful ochre and salmon-pink structures lining the seafront and tiny piazzas, has preserved its ancient seafaring vibe with an active harbor where fishermen live nearby and prepare for a day at sea.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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On the Alabama Gulf Coast, this legendary third-generation beach shack can be found in the tiny town of Elberta and is accessible by boat or car.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Tar Heels' defense was suffocating against West Virginia, holding them to a paltry 13-for-54 (24.1%) from the field and just 2-for-21 (9.5%) from the 3-point line.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Investors are not taking chances—ACN is down 23% and the knife still falls: Even after its drop, ACN still pays a paltry 1.9%.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Measly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measly. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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