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nominal

[nom-uh-nl] / ˈnɒm ə nl /
ADJECTIVE
supposed, theoretical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ostensible titular
STRONG
formal given puppet simple
WEAK
alleged apparent as advertised honorary in effect only in name only mentioned named pretended professed purported seeming self-styled so-called stated suggested
Antonyms
WEAK
actual important real significant true
ADJECTIVE
insignificant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
minimal symbolic token
STRONG
low small trifling
WEAK
cheap inconsiderable inexpensive low-priced meaningless trivial unnecessary
Antonyms
STRONG
important
WEAK
actual real significant true

Example Sentences

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Xi himself visited Xinjiang and Tibet in 2025 to mark major anniversaries of Beijing giving some nominal political autonomy in those areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We are aware of the arrest of a Scottish nominal in Bali and we are working closely with European partners."

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

In fact, the latest estimate of the nominal equilibrium rate implied by their model is just over 3.75%—at the top of the current target range for the federal funds rate.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Next, Barclays said industrial production in the U.S. continues to improve, while third, sticky inflation, underpinned by rising oil prices “should lift nominal EPS, especially for industrials, energy and pricing-power franchises.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

I did go to court that Monday and received only a nominal fine.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela