as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
even a whiff of appreciation for everything I've done for her would have been nice
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Recent Examples of whiff
Beth Demmon, Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
The Home for Retired Bears, benignly administered by the musical nuns, resembles an island gentlemen’s club in early Bond movies: think cane furniture, the wistful whiff of Empire and a faintly sinister air.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Ober has a 39 percent whiff percentage on the changeup, up from 29.8 percent a year ago.
—Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
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Noun
With zero sugar and 5.5 percent ABV, Sod Cutter is an unfussy and refreshingly fruity concoction with big whiffs of pineapple on the nose, crisp apple in the finish, and a light citrusy sweetness balanced against a hint of sea salt.
—Beth Demmon, Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
The Home for Retired Bears, benignly administered by the musical nuns, resembles an island gentlemen’s club in early Bond movies: think cane furniture, the wistful whiff of Empire and a faintly sinister air.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Crochet was one of 11 hurlers to surpass the 200-strikeout plateau, whiffing 209 hitters in 146 innings.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Ober has a 39 percent whiff percentage on the changeup, up from 29.8 percent a year ago.
—Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiff
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So go out there, sprinkle your conversations with a touch of empathy and a hint of humor, and watch how quickly trust builds.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This assumption was challenged in 2013, when scientists studying the neurological impacts of HIV/AIDS found genetic hints of bacteria in the brains of both sick and healthy people.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Washing away dirt and grime has never smelled so expensive.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Shop Now Lush Cosmetics Chelsea Morning Perfume This fragrance smells like a butterscotch, and reminds me of mom’s homemade pancakes.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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But the findings offer a glimmer of hope amid growing concerns about the impacts of climate change on the Antarctic.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Post-Thanksgiving, annual revenue is off by only 6.3 percent at $7.78 billion, providing a glimmer of hope that ticket sales for 2024 could come in at $8.5 billion to $8.6 billion, and possibly more more.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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She's even learned to spot the telltale signs that Leia, 11, is going on a thieving spree as the mischievous pup usually starts sniffing around the yard and then heads straight next door.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The dog feels for the door opening, jumps up inside the vehicle, sniffs for her crate and goes inside for a nap.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
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Then tune in to your breath, inhaling and exhaling slowly through your nose.Melanie Mannarino, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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State health officials warn that drinking or accidentally inhaling raw milk infected with H5N1 could lead to illness.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Whiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiff. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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