sprinkling
noun
sprin·kling
ˈspriŋ-kliŋ 
1
: a limited quantity or amount : modicum
2
: a small quantity falling in scattered drops or particles
3
: a small number distributed at random : scattering
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a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport
just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Allende is solidly back in her metier with a multigenerational cast of characters, thrilling action in Chile and a sprinkling of magical realism.
—The Know, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Megalopolis get the documentary treatment as does the inner world of Ye in this end of summer indie weekend with a sprinkling of dramas and comedies.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Everyone will love the soft, doughy texture and the sprinkling of seeds or salt on top.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprinkling. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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sprinkling
noun
sprin·kling
ˈspriŋ-kliŋ
: a very small number or amount
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