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Recent Examples of jiffy Unlike a trash can, which can be emptied in a jiffy, garbage disposal cleaning needs to be more than running it for 30 seconds with hot water. Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024 Here, a range of cozy options that ship out in a jiffy via Prime delivery, with the option to tack on a duvet cover separately. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024 Alternatively, Keurig’s rinse pods will do the trick in a jiffy. Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025 Verdict: Small, Fast, and Effective With its deep analysis in the cloud, Webroot’s local presence is tiny, and its scans finish in a jiffy. PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jiffy
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Noun
  • Follow that with a dip in the sea at Lia beach—a four minute walk away—or book a pottery class through one of the hotel’s artisan partners.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025
  • You’re asked to meet with senior leadership for the very first time—in five minutes.
    Michele Moreno, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • The outing marked Charlotte's first time at the event and George's second.
    Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 12 July 2025
  • Early on July 4, the Guadalupe River at Kerrville was flowing at 3 cubic feet per second.
    Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 13 July 2025
  • Intimacy is the heartbeat of a thriving relationship.
    Chamin Ajjan, CNBC, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • This was the first time Hollywood managed to deliver legitimately impressive moments of flight for the Man of Steel.
    Will Harris, EW.com, 11 July 2025
  • Reflect on formative moments in your life and identify patterns in what drives you.
    Priya Abani, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025

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“Jiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiffy. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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