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Recent Examples of soupçon Runway Zero in all this is, very likely, The Phantom Thread from 2017—even if Daniel Day Lewis’s fictional twisted genius borrowed soupcons of a few different real-life designers to make up his Reynolds Woodcock character. Mark Holgate, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2024 Clearly, there’s more than a soupcon of autobiography mixed into this novel. Washington Post, 3 May 2022 Winemaker Ben Jordan tweaks the blend to suit each vintage — for the 2020, a soupcon each of chardonnay and pinot gris round out the wine. Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2022 The budget plan contains a few soupcons of intrigue as well: Patrick May, The Mercury News, 24 May 2017 David Mallamud’s score (with lyrics by Dawkins) is a pastiche of styles and musical-theater in-jokes — a little music hall, a little Kander-and-Ebb with a soupcon of Mozart for the especially quick-eared. Dominic P. Papatola, Twin Cities, 12 Feb. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soupçon
Noun
  • From the snack brands (Lay’s and Taco Bell) to the streamers (Disney+), and a generous sprinkling of Matthew McConaugheys thrown in for good measure, here’s our annual rundown of the cream of the crop to the cringe.
    Rob LeDonne, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
  • For an extra pretty presentation, finish the dish with fresh sage leaves and an extra sprinkling of grated Asiago.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Each of these picks brings a relaxed, elegant vibe with just a hint of drama—perfect for pairing with pointy heels at Easter or fisherman sandals on vacation.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Some saw that as a hint to his future involvement and a firm commitment to the youngster, but Fortea has not returned to Ancelotti’s training sessions since playing in two Under-19 European Championship qualifiers with Spain in November.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • His win is a glimmer of hope for those who don’t live in mansions but just want to make movies.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
  • No Other Land, about the destruction of a West Bank community, offers a glimmer of hope in the bond between an Israeli and a Palestinian.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Maybe a splash of sherry vinegar or a big squeeze of lemon goes in at the end.
    Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Vigorously whisk together 2 eggs and a splash of lukewarm water until the mixture is frothy and bubbly.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • After being made aware of her video, Monadnock Food Co-op had to issue a recall and refunds for their organic red quinoa, organic white quinoa, organic tri-color quinoa, organic cornmeal, organic polenta, organic coconut shreds, and their raw walnuts.
    Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The affected products include quinoa, cornmeal, polenta, coconut shreds and walnuts.
    Terry Dickerson, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Co-presenting the Animated Feature and Animated Short categories, the unlikely duo navigated their bits and at various moments, sweetly linked arms or hands.
    Elizabeth Leonard, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Getting into Gillis’ monologue, like Dave Chappelle and many other stand-ups who’ve hosted over the years the comedian kicked off his second stint by re-hashing some of his regular bits, as well as introducing some new jokes to the Studio 8H crowd.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • And in this industry the feminine touch was missing.
    Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The friend moved away about a year ago, but the two continued to talk regularly and keep in touch.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Now the property has once again popped up for sale, asking a speck under $6 million.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Coincidentally, also visible in the new images is the planet Mercury, appearing as a tiny speck of light gliding closer to the sun.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2025

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“Soupçon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soup%C3%A7on. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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