nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel 
1
: the hard external covering in which the kernel of a nut is enclosed
2
: something of small size, amount, or scope
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In a nutshell, the creatives become the actors that Hand and Derrick Jr. explain things to, and the various departments bring them to life, piece by piece.
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Simon Thompson, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The viewing experience, in a nutshell, is like Leonardo DiCaprio pointing at his TV set, over and over, for 30 straight minutes.
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That, in a nutshell, had been life for the Heat forward since the Feb. 6 trade of Jimmy Butler had, in return, added three newcomers, math that had squeezed Highsmith out of the rotation.
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Jim Clash: In a nutshell, sum up the differences between guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.
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Simon Thompson, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The viewing experience, in a nutshell, is like Leonardo DiCaprio pointing at his TV set, over and over, for 30 straight minutes.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
That, in a nutshell, had been life for the Heat forward since the Feb. 6 trade of Jimmy Butler had, in return, added three newcomers, math that had squeezed Highsmith out of the rotation.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
Jim Clash: In a nutshell, sum up the differences between guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutshell. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel
: the shell of a nut
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