as in licks
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 figs
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
The intersection produces desserts where local figs, Mahón cheese textures and native aromatic herbs are elevated through French technique.
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Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
Look for notes of toffee, caramel, figs, and candied fruit on the palate.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
But don't get edible figs confused with two common indoor figs.
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Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
7 June 2026
Cherished for their sweet fruit, figs can also live for more than 100 years.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
4 June 2026
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
The intersection produces desserts where local figs, Mahón cheese textures and native aromatic herbs are elevated through French technique.
—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Lactones are creamy, milky molecules that are naturally found in figs and can be artificially replicated to mimic the smell of sandalwood.
—
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
Look for notes of toffee, caramel, figs, and candied fruit on the palate.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
But don't get edible figs confused with two common indoor figs.
—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
7 June 2026
Cherished for their sweet fruit, figs can also live for more than 100 years.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figs
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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.
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Elk, deer, and buffalo had migrated to and from mineral licks throughout North America for millennia.
Noun
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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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Wiseman said to hoots from the crowd of media gathered at the site.
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Key Takeaways Eating a fiber-rich dinner with foods like beans, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains can help support regular bowel movements.
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Many vegetable crops tolerate juglone and can be planted close to walnut trees, including corn, squash, beans, melons, and carrots.
Noun
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Add shortening and continue cutting in until flour is pale yellow and resembles coarse cornmeal with butter bits no larger than small peas.
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The Spanish architect Marina Otero Verzier highlights efforts to preserve the entire island nation of Tuvalu as a series of digital bits.
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“Figs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figs. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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