as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
only a modicum of skill is necessary to put the kit together
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Recent Examples of modicum
Neighbor is pitted against neighbor, coworker against coworker, as the people themselves undermine the social bonds and trust that might otherwise enable a modicum of autonomy from the state.
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Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Still, having Miller in the fold provided a modicum of positivity for a team in dire need of some.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Dec. 2025
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is seen as having balanced ties between Washington and Tehran — Iraq’s two dominant patrons — while delivering a modicum of improved services and security.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2025
During the war, the clans provided a modicum of economic support to desperate members.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
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Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Still, having Miller in the fold provided a modicum of positivity for a team in dire need of some.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Dec. 2025
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is seen as having balanced ties between Washington and Tehran — Iraq’s two dominant patrons — while delivering a modicum of improved services and security.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2025
During the war, the clans provided a modicum of economic support to desperate members.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modicum
Noun
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But does anyone worth a damn really want to go to Madison right now?—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2025
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Even for those in the North who didn’t care a damn for the four million held in brutal bondage, or those who wanted a soft, conciliatory approach, the war began to take on new and moral meaning.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Moreover, Trump cares not a whit about bringing drug traffickers to justice.—
Peter Kornbluh,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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Miss Keaton…is not a whit like the flustered ingénue she was cast to play.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The social media star picked up what appeared to be kangaroo feces on the grass and gave it a lick, much to Irwin's surprise.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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And all without a lick of spandex.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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My search proved fruitful, so below you’ll find my top picks, including an air fryer that saves counterspace, a set of six dishcloths for $24, and a chopping gadget that also slices, grates, and shreds.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
27 Dec. 2025
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Shred It For Packaging Turn used wrapping paper into pretty paper shreds for future gifts.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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The character animation is frequently a hoot, especially in the breakfast foods segment that might inspire trips to the kitchen when viewing.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lena Dunham is also a hoot as a goofy but kind arts teacher.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Modicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modicum. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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