1
as in titular
being something in name or form only
he was the nominal head of state—everyone knew the country was actually run by one of his advisers
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2
as in slight
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
when you pay $400 for an airline ticket, a ticketing fee of five dollars seems nominal
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Recent Examples of nominal
Ralph Tuttle,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Still, that price is sure to be a disappointment to a percentage of the 180,000-strong reservation holders who plunked down a nominal $50 deposit based on the initial $20K target.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
The Tyumen refinery, one of the country's most modern and complex, has a nominal capacity of around 8 million metric tons per year.
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Ron Popeski,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Self-park options are available for overnight guests for a nominal fee, and the hotel is dog-friendly (no additional fee).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Adjective
Competent guides are available at a nominal fee, and the bite for a nonresident fishing license is only $5.
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Ralph Tuttle,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Still, that price is sure to be a disappointment to a percentage of the 180,000-strong reservation holders who plunked down a nominal $50 deposit based on the initial $20K target.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
The Tyumen refinery, one of the country's most modern and complex, has a nominal capacity of around 8 million metric tons per year.
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Ron Popeski,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Self-park options are available for overnight guests for a nominal fee, and the hotel is dog-friendly (no additional fee).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominal
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The titular Texas town hangs in the balance as ranching dynasties unravel, hearts switch allegiances and the overall future of small town culture built on ranching and agriculture comes under scrutiny.
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The narrative shifts to a public address in Kashmir before building to the introduction of Devgn’s character, the titular Chauhaan.
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There's a marginal risk of severe weather near the Twin Cities, with a slight risk in the central and northwestern part of the state.
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Man, to see that Curaçao player — in a moment that’s quite important to him, that is earned over so many years of effort — give a slight nod to the invisible man, that warms my heart and brings a smile to my face.
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First Acts: From the symbolic to the substantive, here is a look at what nine new governors elected last year have done in their first weeks in office.
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With his substantive, agreeably granular bass, David Grogan gave prophetic warnings real authority.
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The gap between both teams appears negligible, so the risk of Japan losing and potentially finishing third, meeting France in the last 32, is also on the cards.
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Prior to the start of hostilities, the war-risk premium was negligible.
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Merlin, a 2-year-old duck, has taken the internet by storm, captivating fans with his tiny form-fitting Team Mexico jersey and confident waddle around his home of Mexico City.
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Providing indefinite joy for the price of just one night at a hotel, this Instagram-worthy blow-up shelter is practically a portable tiny home that sets up within a few minutes.
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Some were petty — like Reese committing a foul against Clark, then jerking her head back, impersonating Clark as a flopper.
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As long as there have been people, there have been petty complaints about people.
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“Nominal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominal. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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