as in slight
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
investors disappointed by stock dividends that were decidedly de minimis
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Recent Examples of de minimis
In essence, the debtor was arguing that the fraudulent transfers were de minimis in relation to the claims against the debtor.
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Currently, import shipments are eligible for de minimis exemption if the package is valued at $800 or less.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2024
According to the White House, more than a billion packages entered the U.S. under the de minimis provision last year, compared with 140 million 10 years ago.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
On Friday morning, the Biden administration announced plans to bar overseas shipments of products that are subject to U.S.-China tariffs from being eligible for the de minimis exemption.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2024
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Currently, import shipments are eligible for de minimis exemption if the package is valued at $800 or less.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2024
According to the White House, more than a billion packages entered the U.S. under the de minimis provision last year, compared with 140 million 10 years ago.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
On Friday morning, the Biden administration announced plans to bar overseas shipments of products that are subject to U.S.-China tariffs from being eligible for the de minimis exemption.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de minimis
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But some experts say more research is still needed, especially since the study found a slight increase in prostate cancer among men who had higher levels of omega-6.Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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Many current partner structures will lend themselves well to adapt to new needs with slight changes in remit and capabilities.Forrester, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Quickly, the nominal legal limits on suicide are tossed aside.The Editors, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
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And in October, that financial foundation was indeed strong for the economy-powering consumer: Personal income shot up 0.6%, the largest monthly increase since March; and disposable income (income minus taxes) was up 0.7% in nominal terms and 0.4% when taking inflation into account.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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In fairness, the aid to families is not insignificant.Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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That’s not an insignificant showing, but pales against other high-budget/high-concept directors like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, James Cameron, and Robert Zemeckis.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Rome of Gladiator II is purposefully over the top, using the backdrop of the ancient world as a way to examine how petty people have always been.Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Seeing Kwon land a deflating chest kick on Sam, Axel abandons his petty fight with Miguel and shifts his target.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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And some promises, such as Biden’s grand goal to help change America’s diet, have been approached more like trivial pursuits.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 25 Nov. 2024
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With a fast-enough internet connection, streaming 60 frames of HD (or even 4K) video to your laptop or phone can be a trivial task.Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2024
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“De minimis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20minimis. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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