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
Inspired by bare skin, ripe fruit, and long days in the sun, the fragrance pairs juicy fig, pear, and bergamot with creamy coconut, jasmine, vanilla, and musks for a scent that feels like a tropical getaway bottled up.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
With a mature size of 4 to 6 feet tall and a spread of 3 to 4 feet, this fig variety is an excellent choice for compact gardens, maximizing fruit production when space is limited.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
This surprising mix of cripsy prosciutto, Parmesan wafers, figs, and nuts will be a hit at your next party.
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Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
For a low-key, B&B-style stay, Le Secret has five bright guest rooms—understated with a mix of vintage decor—overlooking a lush garden with a sleek swimming pool, olive trees, Japanese maples, and figs.
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Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
With a mature size of 4 to 6 feet tall and a spread of 3 to 4 feet, this fig variety is an excellent choice for compact gardens, maximizing fruit production when space is limited.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
This surprising mix of cripsy prosciutto, Parmesan wafers, figs, and nuts will be a hit at your next party.
—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
For a low-key, B&B-style stay, Le Secret has five bright guest rooms—understated with a mix of vintage decor—overlooking a lush garden with a sleek swimming pool, olive trees, Japanese maples, and figs.
—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fig
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And if that is to be the case, most Chicagoans do not give a damn whether the team goes to Arlington Heights or Hammond.
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In a world of drivers mostly ruled by their corporate sponsors, Busch was an otherworldly talent who simply did not give a damn.
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Today, upgrading a home isn’t only about a lick of new paint or collectible furniture.
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When dogs shed hair, groom themselves, or even give people a hearty lick, these particles spread and trigger the immune system.
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His adoration, here as in all things natural, is infectious, although the birds themselves care not a whit for him, and isn’t that part of the wonder, the fun?
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An unconventional structure or new approach bothers them not a whit.
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Their hoots and hollers drowned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s explanation of how a title defense fell short.
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Periodically, Spider-Noir is, indeed, a hoot.
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“Fig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fig. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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