as in whisper
something small in size, amount, or range
a nutshell of a fan base
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of nutshell
That, in a nutshell, is the essence of late-winter tip-up fishing, which is as much a social occasion as an exercise in trying to catch a fish.
—
Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
Its cataclysmic science-fiction premise hinges on the loopiest of ideas, which is the Looney Tunes formula in a nutshell: Take a popular conceit and send it spinning in a cracked direction with warp-speed slapstick and throw-everything-at-the-wall humor.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
In a nutshell, the process involves subjecting the stones to high-intensity, externally applied acoustic pulses.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
Not your money, not the old casino hotels on the Strip, and not the topless revues that, for decades, defined Sin City in a rhinestone nutshell.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nutshell
Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
Its cataclysmic science-fiction premise hinges on the loopiest of ideas, which is the Looney Tunes formula in a nutshell: Take a popular conceit and send it spinning in a cracked direction with warp-speed slapstick and throw-everything-at-the-wall humor.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
In a nutshell, the process involves subjecting the stones to high-intensity, externally applied acoustic pulses.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
Not your money, not the old casino hotels on the Strip, and not the topless revues that, for decades, defined Sin City in a rhinestone nutshell.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nutshell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutshell
Noun
-
Related article High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization Alfieri, who led the team at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, said the decision to continue with treatment was made by Francis’ nurse.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
-
The genetic testing company that once held the vision of unlocking the secrets of our DNA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, its valuation whittled down to a whisper of its former $6 billion peak.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Budget-conscious travelers can also take local or regional buses for a fraction of the cost (and an extra helping of adventure).—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
-
The federal government only provides a fraction of the money that goes to schools—states and local governments are responsible for the lion's share of that funding.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
As part of Tascan’s new focus, the streamer has opted to discontinue plans for additional games for Netflix Stories.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Automatic Password Hacking Machine Confirmed—Stop Using Passwords Now Abolishing ACL won’t end funding for Older Americans Act programs or RAISE, though Congress could cut their budgets later this year as part of broader Republican effort to cut domestic spending.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Balanced and engaging dark mouthful of fudge, shortbread and soy.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
-
There's a Lawrenceville location, too. ☕️ Pro tip: Sip slowly to avoid a mouthful of finely ground sludge at the bottom of the cup.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The Pur filter reduces prior taste and odor from chlorine, as well as heavy metals, like mercury and copper, and pollutants like pesticides, herbicides, and pharmaceuticals.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
-
His team’s crushing defeat left a bad taste in Merrill’s mouth, but the budding star has higher hopes for 2025.—
Jack Vita,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The heartfelt track opens with a home video audio snippet of Uchis’ mother wishing her a good morning as the Colombian crooner serenades someone close to her in her life.—
Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Despite snippets of dialogue suggesting Nikki hasn’t always been reliable in the past, and meatier scenes acknowledging the emotional toll the situation is taking on her now, the bond never feels informed by complicated feelings, a long history or the possibility of change.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Because one commissioner is chomping at the bit to raise the current 25-foot building height limit there.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
-
Elaborately decorated horse harnesses, ceremonial spears, ornate cauldrons, bridle bits and hundreds of other 2,000-year-old artifacts have been unearthed in England.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
In December 2023, more than 25,000 pounds of boneless chicken bites were recalled following the discovery of clear, hard plastic fragments.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
-
In a study published last year, Sette and his team tested blood samples collected from volunteers to identify whether their T cells that target fragments of the flu virus could do the same for H5N1 bird flu.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutshell. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share