as in small
lacking importance
some small-fry official in the state government with a big-time ego
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Recent Examples of small-fry
Cassatt achieved hers by changing mediums; by experimenting with colors; and by being perversely drawn to small-fry subject matter, then mining it from all angles.
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Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 27 June 2024
For small-fry investors and big money managers alike, the psychological toll of falling behind creates pressure, particularly for those sticking with the playbook.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 10 June 2024
Brad Heppner had the grand idea of bringing investment opportunities enjoyed by Wall Street institutions to small-fry investors.
—Alexander Gladstone, WSJ, 28 July 2023
Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 27 June 2024
For small-fry investors and big money managers alike, the psychological toll of falling behind creates pressure, particularly for those sticking with the playbook.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 10 June 2024
Brad Heppner had the grand idea of bringing investment opportunities enjoyed by Wall Street institutions to small-fry investors.
—Alexander Gladstone, WSJ, 28 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for small-fry
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The movie follows a dancer (Britt Robertson) who gets cut from her company in the big city and returns home to her small town, only to find that her parents’ local performing arts venue is at risk of being closed.Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Popular on Variety The duo take oversight of a significantly smaller media operation that Comcast executives are betting will fare better without the burden of a passel of large cable networks that, while still profitable, are in decline.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Victims can suffer from a range of injuries, from minor bruises to severe, life-altering conditions.Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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According to the commission, there have been 113 reports of overheating, including seven reports of fires and one report of a minor burn injury.Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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This comfy pair of undies gets bonus points for its buttery-smooth material, picot trim, and little rosette detail.Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Its unusual harvesting methods were documented by the ancient historian Herodotus. Plant of the Month Plant of the Month: Cassava Cassava can grow in hot climates with little rainfall.JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Small-fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/small-fry. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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