as in handful
a small number
a smattering of guests at the art exhibit
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Recent Examples of smattering
Flávia Milhorance, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Rowley’s smattering of faux fur options have become winter staples in the past few years, according to the spokesperson.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
The Polisario—a contingent of tens of thousands of fighters armed with a smattering of Cold War–era weaponry donated by Libya as well as some armored cars and infantry vehicles captured from Moroccan and Mauritanian forces—may seem ill positioned to secure meaningful military victories.
—Hannah Rae Armstrong, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
As well as aliens, Hulu is showing their arch nemeses the Predators some love with a smattering of four Predator movies.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Image While a smattering of media reports show thieves are after Ozempic elsewhere in the world — including late-night break-ins at pharmacies in Michigan, and in Santiago de Compostela, Spain — Brazil has become a prime global hot spot for criminals coveting the hugely popular weight-loss drugs.
—Flávia Milhorance, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Rowley’s smattering of faux fur options have become winter staples in the past few years, according to the spokesperson.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
The Polisario—a contingent of tens of thousands of fighters armed with a smattering of Cold War–era weaponry donated by Libya as well as some armored cars and infantry vehicles captured from Moroccan and Mauritanian forces—may seem ill positioned to secure meaningful military victories.
—Hannah Rae Armstrong, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
As well as aliens, Hulu is showing their arch nemeses the Predators some love with a smattering of four Predator movies.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smattering
Noun
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Disturbed is a regular fixture on a handful of Billboard charts these days.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Of course, Trump is eagerly taking credit for a handful of positive data points while blaming his predecessor for, or simply shrugging at, all the bad news.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Here are six things emotionally secure couples do differently: 1.—
Rachel Glik, Contributor,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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This is a primary example of love winning–congratulations to the couple!—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But if the reform process lags and if Bangladesh's sputtering economy doesn't improve, the public's patience could start to wear thin for an administration that for now enjoys ample support.—
Michael Kugelman,
NPR,
21 Dec. 2024
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Those reports have unnerved British officials, who fear the tariffs could throttle the country’s already sputtering economic growth.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Smattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smattering. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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