MARGINAL Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

marginal

adjective

ˈmärj-nəl

Definition of marginal

as in frontier

located at or near a border marginal locations in the open-air market are a bit cheaper

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Recent Examples of marginal Works once regarded as marginal or difficult have been transformed into ultra-expensive trophies as wealthy collectors compete for a limited supply of canonical art. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Many low-wage service workers toil in marginal jobs, but so do white-collar professionals such as adjunct university faculty and staff attorneys at law firms. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Single filers also have fewer tax deductions, including capital gains on the sale of a residence, and their own tax brackets that can push them into higher marginal rates at lower incomes than married couples filing jointly, financial experts said. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 We are included under a marginal risk of severe weather for both Saturday and Sunday, but Saturday really appears to be the day at this point. — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marginal

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frontier

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That worried Huang, who fears a Chinese rival, and White House officials, who believe Chinese dependence on non-frontier American chips is the best way to ensure a lead in AI.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025

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