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
The expectation of even a modicum of diversity within the halls of government could disappear quickly.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
In any case, being the last person on the email chain can return a modicum of dignity and control for job seekers after a rejection.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
Another entry in our recent deluge of ironic gorefests, Over Your Dead Body doesn’t really give us anything new, although for its first half at least, the picture gets by on some verve and a modicum of intelligence.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Subsequently, other insiders cautioned against making assumptions, but in a down year for both team and player, there could be at least a modicum of truth to the rumor.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
In any case, being the last person on the email chain can return a modicum of dignity and control for job seekers after a rejection.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
Another entry in our recent deluge of ironic gorefests, Over Your Dead Body doesn’t really give us anything new, although for its first half at least, the picture gets by on some verve and a modicum of intelligence.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Subsequently, other insiders cautioned against making assumptions, but in a down year for both team and player, there could be at least a modicum of truth to the rumor.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modicum
Noun
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In a world of drivers mostly ruled by their corporate sponsors, Busch was an otherworldly talent who simply did not give a damn.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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In comedy, no one gives a damn.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Noun
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His adoration, here as in all things natural, is infectious, although the birds themselves care not a whit for him, and isn’t that part of the wonder, the fun?—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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An unconventional structure or new approach bothers them not a whit.—
Mac Barnett,
Longreads,
5 May 2026
Noun
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A lot of freedom going on between the guitars, a lotta little licks intermingle with the big guitar licks that the song is all about.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
22 May 2026
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If none of this makes a lick of sense, never fear.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Angie is made more complex inside a later version, who is bruised and angry, ready to rip any and everyone to shreds.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The camera locks Henri in its sights, catching his every empty boast and complicit deed as Hitler’s Final Solution looms, and offering nary a shred of redemption or reassurance.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 May 2026
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Periodically, Spider-Noir is, indeed, a hoot.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Take The Kids To Tweetsie This nostalgic, Wild-West theme park is fun for younger kids and a hoot for adults, too.—
Leigh Ann Henion,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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“Modicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modicum. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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