smidgen

variants also smidgeon or smidgin or smidge

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Recent Examples of smidgen Nvidia fell 2% and was the heaviest weight on the S&P 500, though that represents just a smidgen of its huge gains made in recent years. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025 The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a smidgen of relief for prospective home shoppers getting into the market before the busy spring homebuying season starts. Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2025 Finney-Smith could decline the player option and take a multi-year deal that starts a tad below $15.4 million but a smidgen above the mid-level. Fred Katz, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025 Only a smidgen of Leibniz’s incessant output was published in his lifetime, and there is much still to come. Anthony Gottlieb, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for smidgen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smidgen
Noun
  • Now the Mediterranean-style digs high above Malibu Canyon have popped up for sale, asking a speck under $13 million.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
  • You cant be expected to clean every speck of dust in every nook and cranny.
    John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Experiencing a little bit of stress now and again is perfectly normal.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Even passport wallets with a smaller design will still be a tiny bit larger than a traditional wallet, but most passport wallets are designed to fit into your front pocket for easy access.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • These particles travel through space at speeds close to 1 million mph, and upon reaching Earth, interact with our planet's magnetic field.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The tiny plastic particles have been found in the ocean breeze, soil and even our brains.
    Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • From cozy shearling to leopard print, Scandi labels, and a sprinkling of The Row, Lawrence sees herself through the seasons and elements in a various but curated selection of outerwear.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The book describes how Amanda gets through a tough day of soaring temperatures with the help of hose sprinkling and lemonade drinking.
    Chloe Veltman, NPR, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • To put it more directly: Iowa State, Colorado and Arizona better leave no shred of doubt in the remaining weeks of Big 12 play and the conference tournament to have a shot at March Madness.
    Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Trump’s contrived veneer is being ripped away to reveal an immoral, mendacious, transactional opportunist, without a shred of loyalty to anyone or anything but himself.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Neither does the oak, even after almost 25 years, although that small amount of virgin oak barrels in the mix adds a splash of vibrant wood to the flavor profile.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The use of blue and limestone beige reflects Malta’s coastal hues, with accents of vibrant red to offer a splash of contrast.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • California beach towns — like Ventura, Pismo Beach or Encinitas — tend to be outdoorsy and mellow with a hint of boho energy.
    Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • There is no hint of the loud background music in the recording.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Made from 100 percent Donegal merino wool, the Finisterre Farne Women’s Crew Neck Knit Sweater comes in a choice of shades, all with subtle flecks of contrasting color.
    Jessica Macdonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Normally, landing a star of Dončić’s caliber at such a young age would take every fleck of gold in the safe.
    C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025

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“Smidgen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smidgen. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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