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
Yang, whose company has joint ventures in a handful of countries including Brazil, South Korea and the United Kingdom, sees this push as a win-win.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Naoshima has only a handful of hotels, which means few visitors actually stay here after dark.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Between items that are dated and faded, here are a handful of outdoor decor pieces that designers say are always eyesores.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Chmelař is a handful on the forecheck and along the walls, while also showing surprisingly soft hands.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Naoshima has only a handful of hotels, which means few visitors actually stay here after dark.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Between items that are dated and faded, here are a handful of outdoor decor pieces that designers say are always eyesores.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Chmelař is a handful on the forecheck and along the walls, while also showing surprisingly soft hands.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handful
couple
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The couple reportedly have a home in New York City, where the party could be held.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Bradford advises packing one blanket per family member, along with a couple of extras.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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“Handful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handful. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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