as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
there's not an iota of doubt regarding the defendant's guilt
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Recent Examples of iota
The Senators entered the series as underdogs and with one iota of the pressure on their backs compared with the Maple Leafs and the playoff demons that live in their heads and beds.
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Does anyone on this program have one iota of a survival instinct in their doomed bodies?
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
By finally publishing it in the party’s flagship journal, the inference is that none of the intervening turmoil has made China’s leadership alter course one iota.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
As anyone who’s watched an iota of sports programming over the past few years can attest, the betting business doesn’t traffic in subtlety.
—Sean Gregory / Boston, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Does anyone on this program have one iota of a survival instinct in their doomed bodies?
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
By finally publishing it in the party’s flagship journal, the inference is that none of the intervening turmoil has made China’s leadership alter course one iota.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
As anyone who’s watched an iota of sports programming over the past few years can attest, the betting business doesn’t traffic in subtlety.
—Sean Gregory / Boston, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iota
Noun
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And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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After 40 minutes, his energy hasn’t flagged a whit.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the basic design of commercial nuclear power reactors has changed not a whit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 July 2010
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Just looking at photos of the different uniforms over the years is a hoot.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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Ralph threatens Alice in The Honeymooners, fist raised, and cue the pre-recorded hoots).—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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For the eyes, which were noticeably devoid of much adornment, McGrath used just one lick of her Pat McGrath Labs Fetisheyes Mascara on models' lashes.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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As Reed tried to capitalize, LA Knight hit the ring and got his lick back.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Zoé | 2024 | Canada | Rémi St-Michel | Midwest Premiere | The remaining shreds of Zoe’s mind desperately cling to her vague memories of better feelings.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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To date, despite all these ideas, there hasn’t been a single shred of solid evidence for the existence of axions, which naturally drops them down a peg or two on the credibility scale.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Martinez is enjoying a modicum of success, and is a valuable switch-hitter, capable of playing multiple positions.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Inter Miami is a relatively new MLS franchise, with co-owner David Beckham – who may have felt a modicum of sympathy for his former club, the LA Galaxy, not getting an invite to FIFA’s party – the original reason for this franchise gaining relevance in 2018.—
Glen Levy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Grab a fun and kid-safe one like this model and watch your littles and their pets frolick with joy while cooling off in the yard.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
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The pair traded holds throughout the second in a high-quality showing, both giving little away.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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“Iota.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iota. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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