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
Lactones are creamy, milky molecules that are naturally found in figs and can be artificially replicated to mimic the smell of sandalwood.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 June 2026
He's confirmed that his fruit trees include figs and cherries.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
Some villagers sat in the shade of towering fig trees, while others planted yams or dug the soil with tree branches.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Look for notes of toffee, caramel, figs, and candied fruit on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 June 2026
He's confirmed that his fruit trees include figs and cherries.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
Some villagers sat in the shade of towering fig trees, while others planted yams or dug the soil with tree branches.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Look for notes of toffee, caramel, figs, and candied fruit on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fig
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fig
Noun
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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.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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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.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Today, upgrading a home isn’t only about a lick of new paint or collectible furniture.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Zachary Stevenson’s performance replicates the nerdy-yet-hip Texan through impressive guitar licks and superb vocals that are equally comfortable with sweet ballads and on-the-edge rockabilly songs.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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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?—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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An unconventional structure or new approach bothers them not a whit.—
Mac Barnett,
Longreads,
5 May 2026
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Their hoots and hollers drowned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s explanation of how a title defense fell short.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Periodically, Spider-Noir is, indeed, a hoot.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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“Fig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fig. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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