as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
they choose to live modestly and don't seem to give a fig for the trappings of success
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Recent Examples of fig
Honey, lavender, and fig is always an easy win for a waffle cone.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 July 2025
Give that fiddle leaf fig, pothos or monstera a little extra love today for brightening up your house and life.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
As far as drinks go, Gilda’s is offering Strawberry Smash G&T (Sipsmith strawberry gin, lemon, house tonic, strawberry liqueur and mint for $14), Fig Side Car (H by Hine cognac, dry curacoa, lemon and fig syrup for $12), Bianco Negroni for $10 and more.
—Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
There, game drives reveal elephants wading through papyrus channels, leopards draped over fig branches, and a dazzling array of birdlife.
—Marni Granston, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 July 2025
Give that fiddle leaf fig, pothos or monstera a little extra love today for brightening up your house and life.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
As far as drinks go, Gilda’s is offering Strawberry Smash G&T (Sipsmith strawberry gin, lemon, house tonic, strawberry liqueur and mint for $14), Fig Side Car (H by Hine cognac, dry curacoa, lemon and fig syrup for $12), Bianco Negroni for $10 and more.
—Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
There, game drives reveal elephants wading through papyrus channels, leopards draped over fig branches, and a dazzling array of birdlife.
—Marni Granston, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fig
Noun
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And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The dedication to natural ingredients, promising a pure taste experience in every lick, distinguishes Zeds from shops that rely on artificial flavorings.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Stainless-steel or ceramic food and water bowls Hard rubber toys, like KONG Silicone lick or food bowl mats Some plastic toys Some plastic bowls Food scoops Stainless-steel grooming tools Always check any cleaning instructions on your products before cleaning them.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2025
Noun
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After 40 minutes, his energy hasn’t flagged a whit.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the basic design of commercial nuclear power reactors has changed not a whit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 July 2010
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Christine Baranski is always exceptional, but poor Agnes has been a hoot.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
29 July 2025
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Another table over, a small group of friends put in an order for five dozen oysters, shooting them back with hoots and hollers that electrified the tiny room.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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“Fig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fig. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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