Synonyms
Examples of tad in a Sentence
there's more than just a tad of hyperbole in the critics' praise for the promising young pianist
grandfather never tires of telling us about the days when he was just a tad
Recent Examples on the Web
Perhaps abstention made the gauntlet of mindless consumer choices feel a tad more meaningful.
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Meghan O'Gieblyn, WIRED, 29 Apr. 2024
Our one caveat was that the price feels a tad high.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 26 Apr. 2024
Recent health concerns aside, our fascination with the British royals can be a tad comical.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
And while noise may be the least of your worries in an emergency, this portable generator operates at a noise level of about 68 dBA—louder than a normal conversion and a tad quieter than a vacuum cleaner.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
The fact that Jim Nantz will be asking Shipley questions in Butler Cabin is a tad surprising.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2024
The board was a tad over 5-feet and appeared to be balsa.
—Corky Carroll, Orange County Register, 12 Apr. 2024
Though assembly was a tad complicated and the setup instructions were difficult to follow, once established, the farmstand was relatively low maintenance.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
The Janelle Procope Theater – named after The Apollo’s former president who served for two decades in her role – is a tad smaller (only 99 seats) and serves educational programming needs with features including mesh safety netting for work on the grid.
—Matthew Wright, Essence, 13 Mar. 2024
Meghan O'Gieblyn, WIRED, 29 Apr. 2024
Our one caveat was that the price feels a tad high.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 26 Apr. 2024
Recent health concerns aside, our fascination with the British royals can be a tad comical.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
And while noise may be the least of your worries in an emergency, this portable generator operates at a noise level of about 68 dBA—louder than a normal conversion and a tad quieter than a vacuum cleaner.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
The fact that Jim Nantz will be asking Shipley questions in Butler Cabin is a tad surprising.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2024
The board was a tad over 5-feet and appeared to be balsa.
—Corky Carroll, Orange County Register, 12 Apr. 2024
Though assembly was a tad complicated and the setup instructions were difficult to follow, once established, the farmstand was relatively low maintenance.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
The Janelle Procope Theater – named after The Apollo’s former president who served for two decades in her role – is a tad smaller (only 99 seats) and serves educational programming needs with features including mesh safety netting for work on the grid.
—Matthew Wright, Essence, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Tad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tad. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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