as in limited
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as in handful
a small number
a few of the songs on the album are good, but most are forgettable
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Recent Examples of few
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
The strongest field of the majors gave way to a few surprises Thursday in the PGA Championship, starting with Jhonattan Vegas charging into the lead with a seven-under 64 and the top 10 players in the world nowhere to be found among the top 10 at Quail Hollow.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Ingredients: The meatballs are made with ground 100% Angus beef, prized for its marbling, plus Parmesan and Romano cheeses, panko, garlic, onion, and a few spices.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Markets have largely accepted that the Federal Reserve will move cautiously, with traders pricing in fewer than three rate cuts through the end of 2025.
—Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Adjective
But over the past few years, the hip-hop artist has shifted gears and gone on what could only be described as a spending spree, quietly assembling a high-value portfolio—now estimated at nearly $80 million—that stretches from Los Angeles to New York City.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
The strongest field of the majors gave way to a few surprises Thursday in the PGA Championship, starting with Jhonattan Vegas charging into the lead with a seven-under 64 and the top 10 players in the world nowhere to be found among the top 10 at Quail Hollow.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Ingredients: The meatballs are made with ground 100% Angus beef, prized for its marbling, plus Parmesan and Romano cheeses, panko, garlic, onion, and a few spices.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Markets have largely accepted that the Federal Reserve will move cautiously, with traders pricing in fewer than three rate cuts through the end of 2025.
—Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for few
Adjective
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There are about 10 speaking parts, limited locations, and a simple mystery that gets at the crux of how life under the corporation's thumb makes everyone—both humans and robots—vulnerable to harm.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Available for a limited time, Bojangles’ new Watermelon Sweet Tea blends the chain’s legendary iced tea—steeped the old-fashioned way, of course—with real watermelon juice to create a refreshing drink perfect for cooling down on hot summer days.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The role earned him one Emmy and a handful of nominations, however, he's admitted that not every episode was award-worthy.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Over the years, Carter has also delivered a handful of projects on his own, which have been met with middling commercial success.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Gilbert decided to capture their reactions on camera with the footage ending up on the couple's @acouple.gs Instagram and TikTok pages.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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This has not been the type of start Wood has enjoyed the last couple of weeks.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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“Few.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/few. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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