as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
there's not an iota of doubt regarding the defendant's guilt
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Recent Examples of iota
Two weeks can be too tight of a turnaround time for any horse one iota shy of tip-top shape.
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Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2025
The Senators entered the series as underdogs and with one iota of the pressure on their backs compared with the Maple Leafs and the playoff demons that live in their heads and beds.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Does anyone on this program have one iota of a survival instinct in their doomed bodies?
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
By finally publishing it in the party’s flagship journal, the inference is that none of the intervening turmoil has made China’s leadership alter course one iota.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
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Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2025
The Senators entered the series as underdogs and with one iota of the pressure on their backs compared with the Maple Leafs and the playoff demons that live in their heads and beds.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Does anyone on this program have one iota of a survival instinct in their doomed bodies?
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
By finally publishing it in the party’s flagship journal, the inference is that none of the intervening turmoil has made China’s leadership alter course one iota.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iota
Noun
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And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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After 40 minutes, his energy hasn’t flagged a whit.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the basic design of commercial nuclear power reactors has changed not a whit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 July 2010
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To the filmmakers’ credit, that includes the kind of retrograde, politically incorrect humor — the cops’ anatomical appreciations of Beth are a hoot — that makes the movie feel almost like the old Naked Gun.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Hanna’s father is, on the one hand, a hoot, a charming eccentric who drops by for drinks on the porch and is frequently the source of some laugh-out-loud punchlines.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Musically, Benante proved the lynchpin while Wylde deftly applied his own spin to Dimebag’s iconic licks.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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At one point in the video, Phoebe appears to smile as Sunny offers an affectionate lick to the head.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The secret payout was wrong and eliminated any shred of trust.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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This is because pre-shredded varieties contain anti-caking agents and preservatives, which help the shreds stay separated but also affect the cheese's flavor and texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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There was a modicum of improvement in cookies that included peanut butter, such as the Peanut Butter Crisp featuring Butterfinger, since there was a bit more saltiness to enjoy.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hill Road was the race’s longshot at 18-1, and provided a modicum of fun for players who held the $20.20 trifecta (on a $2 bet).—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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The Biden White House’s lack of focus on speeding the permit process meant his administration ended with precious little to show for the whole-of-government approach that failed to address this key element.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Yet the inevitability of aging does little to make the housing system friendlier to the disabled or the elderly.—
Jessica Slice,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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“Iota.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iota. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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