as in limited
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as in handful
a small number
a few of the songs on the album are good, but most are forgettable
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Recent Examples of few
Justin Curto, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
For a few years now, as Mahomes’ stats fail to measure up to some of his peers, a debate emerges about whether the the field chasing Mahomes is closing the gap.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
As a result, there was little consideration of the overall makeup of the courts, and the classes of nominees sometimes were all white with few women.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
For a few years, especially in 2021 and 2022, Drury said, the used car shortage drove up values to amazingly high levels, shielding consumers from negative equity situations.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Over the past few years, Record of the Year has gone to a hit that showed an obvious level of craft — not the biggest song but the one the Academy seemed to wish more music would sound like.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
For a few years now, as Mahomes’ stats fail to measure up to some of his peers, a debate emerges about whether the the field chasing Mahomes is closing the gap.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
As a result, there was little consideration of the overall makeup of the courts, and the classes of nominees sometimes were all white with few women.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
For a few years, especially in 2021 and 2022, Drury said, the used car shortage drove up values to amazingly high levels, shielding consumers from negative equity situations.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for few
Adjective
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United Airlines has just dropped its new wave of status match applications for 2025, giving travelers the chance to enjoy elite status perks for a limited time.—
Stella Shon,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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The grandmother’s refusal to let her limited command of English diminish her authority is divine.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Bulgari watches and jewelry are sold through select outlets including Selfridges, Saks and a handful of private jewelers, in addition to its own stores.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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Irving will promote the new record with a handful of gigs, starting with a show May 4 at City Winery in New York City and another at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY on May 31.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Sweeney plays Millie, a struggling young woman who finds a fresh start as a housemaid to the wealthy and well-to-do couple Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew (Brandon Sklenar).—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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For an out-of-the-box couples experience, reserve a private room with a two-person beer soaking tub at Beer Spa Orlando.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Few.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/few. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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