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slightest

ADJECTIVE

first

Synonyms

STRONGEST

early

STRONG

aboriginal antecedent anterior basic beginning cardinal front fundamental head inaugural initial key leading opening original pioneer premier primary prime primitive

WEAK

elementary first off headmost in the beginning inceptive incipient introductory lead off number one numero uno primeval primogenial primordial pristine right up front rudimentary

Antonyms

STRONGEST

last

STRONG

ending extra final following second

ADJECTIVE

lowest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

minimum

WEAK

base bottom ground last least littlest nethermost smallest undermost

ADJECTIVE

minimum

Synonyms

STRONGEST

minimal

WEAK

least possible littlest merest smallest tiniest

Antonyms

WEAK

largest maximum most

NOUN

minimum

Synonyms

STRONGEST

margin

STRONG

atom bottom dab depth dot gleam grain hair iota jot least modicum molecule nadir particle pittance point scintilla scruple shadow smidgen spark speck trifle whit

WEAK

lowest narrowest smallest soupçon

Antonyms

STRONG

dullness lot

WEAK

largest maximum most

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“You won’t miss the statue,” the clerk said, the slightest tang of exasperation in his tone.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

But this framing collapses under the slightest scrutiny.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

A successful meeting, and international diplomacy, can hinge on the slightest missed protocol, an unexpected miscue or even a bit of saliva left on a fork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

"Since I've been in this position, it hasn't been the slightest worry. I feel I've done everything I can to help my players win every day."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Anna May and I exchanged the slightest of eye rolls.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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