- superlative of small.
smallest
Example Sentences
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The Dallas-based carrier has been waiting years for the smallest version of the Boeing narrow-body jet, the MAX 7, and it has planned to start flying them next year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
The smallest discrete unit of light is a photon.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
The lives of some of the smallest and sickest babies in Scotland are being put at risk because of delays in reorganising neonatal care, doctors have warned.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
First the government let its smallest unit of money become worthless.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
“That’s Captain John Ratcliffe, captain of the Discovery, the smallest ship.”
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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