as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
gave him a sharp fillip on the noggin with her teakettle
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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
used a splash of orange-flavored liqueur to fillip the otherwise ordinary cranberry sauce
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Recent Examples of fillip
Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Cinema box office in China this year is lagging some 22% below 2023 levels and cinema operators could do with a fillip from a familiar and mass-market franchise.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024
The cake-baking it so simple, wild out with the garnishing fillip.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 10 Sep. 2024
Adding its own little fillip, a crescent moon will also be visible in the midst of the parade.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 28 May 2024
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Noun
No doubt recipients will spend these monies quickly and provide an immediate fillip to consumer spending.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Cinema box office in China this year is lagging some 22% below 2023 levels and cinema operators could do with a fillip from a familiar and mass-market franchise.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024
The cake-baking it so simple, wild out with the garnishing fillip.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 10 Sep. 2024
Adding its own little fillip, a crescent moon will also be visible in the midst of the parade.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 28 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fillip
Noun
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The library now needs to build out the new Canadian entrance to code — a blow to a not-for-profit organization that has existed on a limited endowment since 1908.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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New York City's drinking water could eventually absorb a blow if reservoirs supplying a portion of it become vacated due to rising salinity, according to a new report.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Enhance Elasticity Enhances elasticity by deeply nourishing the skin and stimulating collagen production, which helps improve firmness and resilience.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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In short, the PFD effectively stimulates consumer spending, supports jobs and businesses, and contributes to economic stability in Alaska.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But Jones tied it with a one-time slap shot from the right point with 6:04 left in the period.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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The attack escalated with The Rock using a belt and Travis Scott's intervention, which included a slap that visibly injured Rhodes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Then the silence was broken by the loud thump of Olive’s .38/40.—
Horace R. Hinkley,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2025
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This, more than any textured thumps, added to the immersiveness.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The finishing touch was a simple swipe of pink gloss.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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With a swipe of his pen, Trump ordered the U.S. to withdraw from the World Health Organization and ended diversity, equity and inclusion programs − and their staffing − across the government.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The sauce is a perfect condiment for dipping, drizzling and adding to recipes for a bold punch of flavor.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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The robot executes punches, roundhouse kicks and other complex martial arts techniques, showcasing its enhanced coordination and flexibility.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, a movie can’t be a hit at the international box office without a proper theatrical release internationally.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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When the pandemic hit, that number jumped to 27,000 people a month.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even after a rigorous interview process and a seemingly perfect fit, the offer can land with a thud.—
Rebecca Skilbeck,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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But for some experts, the company’s claims are landing with a thud.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Fillip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillip. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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