as in handful
a small number
a smattering of guests at the art exhibit
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Recent Examples of smattering
Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
What other sport would have just a smattering of spectators for the denouement of a domestic competition?
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Today, the average employee's workday looks something like this: a deluge of emails, a barrage of MS Teams messages, a smattering of video calls and a never-ending stream of notifications from a dozen different apps.
—Scott Hitchins, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
For another bit, a striking marigold two-piece set with a smattering of delicate beading references Bob Mackie’s work for Cher.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The cast of characters and a smattering of Latin words and phrases imbue this futuristic setting with conflicts and myths borrowed from ancient history.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
What other sport would have just a smattering of spectators for the denouement of a domestic competition?
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Today, the average employee's workday looks something like this: a deluge of emails, a barrage of MS Teams messages, a smattering of video calls and a never-ending stream of notifications from a dozen different apps.
—Scott Hitchins, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
For another bit, a striking marigold two-piece set with a smattering of delicate beading references Bob Mackie’s work for Cher.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smattering
Noun
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Mack played only a handful of snaps because of a groin injury.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
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But only a handful of jurisdictions are performing close to that level — typically smaller, wealthier cities with fewer miles of road to maintain.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The couple directed their giving to a variety of causes, including toward healthcare, veterans, Israel and Jewish causes.Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The singer-songwriter couple had also sold at a significant loss, having paid $16.5 million for it 17 years earlier, per the outlet.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Chinese economy is sputtering and the government is working on a stimulus package to boost the economy.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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With the Mets offense still sputtering and the bullpen taxed, Dodgers phenom Ohtani added insult to injury in the eighth inning.Jacob Lev, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Smattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smattering. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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