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
The particular intersection of communities depicted here (LGBTQ and Muslim), as well as a handful of Sapphic scenes for the ages, gives the drama an undeniable jolt of freshness.
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Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
And a handful of major retailers have already raised prices across the U.S., or warned of future hikes.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Only a handful of fringe or reflexively contrarian lawyers and professors have taken the position that there is any debate to be had on the breadth of the amendment’s birthright provision.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
Nearly half are in Los Angeles March 12, 2025
South of Los Angeles, a handful of San Diego County restaurants received recognition.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
And a handful of major retailers have already raised prices across the U.S., or warned of future hikes.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Only a handful of fringe or reflexively contrarian lawyers and professors have taken the position that there is any debate to be had on the breadth of the amendment’s birthright provision.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
Nearly half are in Los Angeles March 12, 2025
South of Los Angeles, a handful of San Diego County restaurants received recognition.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handful
couple
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Gilbert decided to capture their reactions on camera with the footage ending up on the couple's @acouple.gs Instagram and TikTok pages.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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This has not been the type of start Wood has enjoyed the last couple of weeks.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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“Handful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handful. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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