variants
also titbit
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as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food
I'll just have a tidbit of the dessert, nothing too big
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidbit
Noun
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These particles include tiny bits of pollution from engines, heating systems, wildfires, and industrial activity But 2023 was a cautionary tale: wildfire smoke pushed the annual average back up to 8.7, a level not seen since the previous decade.—
Youssef Rafik,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025 -
In many ways, meals are the easy bit, taken in a relaxed atmosphere where brains are working at full capacity.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Slightly nutty flavors in a crunchy, enticing mouthful of caramel and slight green apples in this Chardonnay.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Gilman nails all of it, chirping mouthfuls of dialogue in a manner that evades naturalism but still feels appropriate to this reflective-beyond-his-years kid.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are ready to get back on the field to get the bad taste out of their mouths from losing the Super Bowl last season to the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Be the first to get a deeper look at the chilling sequel—and a taste of what’s to come in Chapter 3.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Try a piece of kielbasa, known for its earthy and slightly sweet flavor with a prominence of garlic, or a bite of mild and milky farmer’s cheese, which will leave taste buds tangy.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Nick offered a brief izakaya definition for readers who aren’t familiar: An izakaya is Japan’s version of an English pub, with drinks, small bites and a social vibe.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Jan Dane of Stock Culinary Goods set up shop near the nibbles with stacks of issues 204 and 203 and Burlap & Barrel x SAVEUR spice blends.—
Madison Trapkin,
Saveur,
7 May 2025
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Pulling together a quick nibble to serve with a cocktail when the neighbors unexpectedly pop over for happy hour?—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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“Tidbit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidbit. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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