as in few
a small number
only a handful of people signed up for the wintertime hike
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Recent Examples of handful
Chatman has recently returned with a handful of small roles in No Regrets (2016) and episodes of Shut Eye (2017) and For the People (2018).
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EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
But the meeting was held a handful of days after the State Budget Committee received a revenue forecast, which projected a more than $2 billion shortfall for the next budget cycle.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
The Unbelievable star wore a sequined black dress by Dolce & Gabbana for the occasion and posed for pictures with a handful of other celebrities, including Billie Lourd, Sarah Paulson and Olivia Wilde.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The jaunt up the road to the village can be a steep one, so stick to the shade or hitch a ride from a friendly local in one of the handful of cars on the island.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
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EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
But the meeting was held a handful of days after the State Budget Committee received a revenue forecast, which projected a more than $2 billion shortfall for the next budget cycle.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
The Unbelievable star wore a sequined black dress by Dolce & Gabbana for the occasion and posed for pictures with a handful of other celebrities, including Billie Lourd, Sarah Paulson and Olivia Wilde.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The jaunt up the road to the village can be a steep one, so stick to the shade or hitch a ride from a friendly local in one of the handful of cars on the island.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handful
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The couple is also parents to a daughter named Mia.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Friends of Big Bear Valley, a non-profit organization that runs a 24-hour live feed to monitor local eagles, has given the world the ability to watch beloved eagle couple Jackie and Shadow raise their young in real time.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Handful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handful. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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