as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
gave him a sharp fillip on the noggin with her teakettle
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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
used a splash of orange-flavored liqueur to fillip the otherwise ordinary cranberry sauce
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Recent Examples of fillip
A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
As discussed in this previous column, that performance in Bergamo gives hope that Thiago Motta is on the right track, but the arrival of a new face to strengthen the backline may well be an even greater fillip.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
That pace of deal news is a fillip for the investment banks.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Hama, Syria’s fourth-largest city, might represent an even more significant fillip than the sudden capture last week of Aleppo — the country’s most populous city — in the civil war's most significant offensive in years and one that could dramatically shift the balance of the country's conflict.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Great powers throughout history have often found that rivals can act as a productive fillip to friends.
—A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
As discussed in this previous column, that performance in Bergamo gives hope that Thiago Motta is on the right track, but the arrival of a new face to strengthen the backline may well be an even greater fillip.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
That pace of deal news is a fillip for the investment banks.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Hama, Syria’s fourth-largest city, might represent an even more significant fillip than the sudden capture last week of Aleppo — the country’s most populous city — in the civil war's most significant offensive in years and one that could dramatically shift the balance of the country's conflict.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fillip
Noun
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Such a move would not only disrupt the 170 million Americans who use the app but also deal a major blow to the creator economy, which relies heavily on TikTok for income and audience growth.—
Katie Salcius,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Losing wing-back Liberato Cacace — so impressive alongside Callum Doyle down that flank at Millwall a fortnight ago — to injury was a huge blow.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, playful responsiveness stimulates the vagus nerve, a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system linked to relaxation and safety.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Salmon Salmon is rich in omega-3 and vitamin D, and helps to stimulate collagen production within the skin.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Together, the group dives into everything from Travis Kelce's slap incident to bold predictions for Monday Night Football.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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That’s a nice surprise for those of us who are tired of pretending that rocking chairs and flickering flashlights were ever scary — but a brutal slap in the face for anyone still taking these con-artist ghost busters seriously.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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Bass-heavy tracks carry plenty of thump while vocals still sound crisp, and the companion app gives you real control over the EQ.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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And the thump, thump, thumping of her brother’s hands pounding a heavy bag.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That’s not the case with the Margaret Dabbs London Nail Strengthening Treatment, which reinforces flimsy fingernails after just one swipe of its brush.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Enter the juicy lip stain, the modern beauty hybrid that merges a non-sticky lip balm with the enduring color payoff of a stain into a single swipe.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Too many steps, too much confusion, no real punch.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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But the punches kept finding home.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the hit series Severance, Tillman plays a manager at Lumon Industries, where employees have implants that enable them to become one person at work and transform into a totally different person outside of work.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Bobby Hart, a songwriter who co-wrote some of the greatest hits of the Monkees, and a performer in his own right who made the top 10 as a member of the duo Boyce and Hart, died Wednesday at age 86.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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The offense started fast but finished with a thud.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Sep. 2025
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When the last clasp was undone, Rusty fell face first to the floor with a great thud.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Fillip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillip. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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