driblet

noun

ˈdrib-lət How to pronounce driblet (audio)
Definition of dribletnext
1
as in splash
a very small amount money doled out in driblets to the workers

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2
as in bead
the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass rain leaked through the roof in solitary driblets here and there

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for driblet
  1. splash
  2. bead
  3. shred
  4. glob
  5. glimmer
  6. drip
  7. sprinkling
  8. droplet
Noun
  • Sprouse’s first collections in the mid-1980s made a major splash, melding graffiti prints, a playful ’60s aesthetic, and bright Day-Glo colors that won admirers such as Andy Warhol.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The bagels are the creations of Moreira, who grew up in Argentina but learned quickly how to make bagels that caused a splash.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of splash
Noun
  • The first, inspired by vintage luxury, is a mottled gold frame with bead wood.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Decked out in regalia featuring feathers, jingles, beads and colorful fabrics, these dancers from across Californian and North American tribal communities did prayer ceremonies in the Shingle Springs Rancheria’s open-air dance circle.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of bead
Noun
  • Shouts of awe echoed behind as the final shred of the solar disk created a magnificent Diamond ring flare effect on the trailing edge of the lunar disk.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The food is stellar, as is the service, but there isn’t a shred of pretence about any of it.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of shred
Noun
  • Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
  • Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Definition of glob
Noun
  • The polls offer a glimmer of hope for Democrats and their voters, who hope that the party can shrink the Republican majority in Congress – or capture it – this midterm season.
    — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • While more muted in color than her later looks, the outfit shows an early glimmer of her future full-on sparkle.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of glimmer
Noun
  • For travelers, the practical question is whether a bedside drip delivers real value or an expensive placebo.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Cost and clinical value are also worth weighing before booking a room-service drip.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of drip
Noun
  • Her clothes are simple but bright, with sometimes a bit of shiny thread or a sprinkling of sequins; décolletage is a thing of the future.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This one promised not only travel-show vibes but, perhaps, a sprinkling of reality TV, another guilty pleasure of mine.
    — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprinkling
Noun
  • Spray cooling covers a surface with fine droplets that absorb heat and evaporate.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Measles spreads when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes, spreading the virus through respiratory droplets.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of droplet
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“Driblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driblet. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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