fews

noun

plural of few
as in handfuls
a small number a few of the songs on the album are good, but most are forgettable

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  1. handfuls
  2. couples
Noun
  • Her supporters flooded the comments section on handfuls of posts from TikTok to Instagram.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Not only would the ’70s see a precipitous rise of in the number of Hollywood sequels, but any film that managed to cut through the zeitgeist gave birth to handfuls of quick, formulaic, often cheaply made, copycats.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of handfuls
Noun
  • The radiant setting is especially attractive to affluent couples from across Asia as well as the US, Australia, and Europe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Tokyo’s metropolitan government launched its own dating app in 2024, and by June 2026, 265 couples had married through the service, according to Global Dating Insights.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of couples
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“Fews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fews. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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