as in dwarf
a person of no importance or influence
the magazine's editor in chief was notorious for treating staffers as insects, often not even bothering to learn their names
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Recent Examples of insect
But insects remain, as the title suggests, front and center in an inventive, enchanting, if a little unsettling, look at how a bunch of bugs (and one frog) celebrate Christmas that climaxes with Santa, a grasshopper, and assorted other bugs skating on a frozen lake.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
For instance, take a walk together and listen for nature sounds like birds or insects, the wind in the trees, and the crunching of grass.
—Jeannette Moninger, Parents, 3 Dec. 2024
Don’t forget to pack insect repellant and traveler’s diarrhea.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
This simple addition keeps out leaves, debris and insects.
—Claire Marks, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Nov. 2024
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
For instance, take a walk together and listen for nature sounds like birds or insects, the wind in the trees, and the crunching of grass.
—Jeannette Moninger, Parents, 3 Dec. 2024
Don’t forget to pack insect repellant and traveler’s diarrhea.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
This simple addition keeps out leaves, debris and insects.
—Claire Marks, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insect
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Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.Robert Higgs, cleveland, 1 Feb. 2023
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The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2023
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Editor’s picks For decades, Patricia McGlone was a cipher, a ghost.Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
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In one instance, the shipping container was a puzzle box, which looked like a cipher, and held 10 switches, according to court records.David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Two high school nobodies make the decision to crash the last major celebration before the new millennium on New Year’s Eve 1999.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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Kelce needn’t demonstrate expertise, and neither does the panel of celebrity-class obscurities: Nicole Byer, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ron Funches, Lala Kent, and Sophia Stallone, who each recall schoolroom nobodies.Armond White, National Review, 16 Oct. 2024
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Its lightweight and easy to pack back up. $60 $45 at Amazon $60 $45 at BioLite Coleman's portable grill is also still on sale.Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
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This creamy lipstick provides your pout with full coverage, delivering a mesmerizing, multi-dimensional finish that is transfer-proof and lightweight.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
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Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2023
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“Insect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insect. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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