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
As temperatures spike and humidity rises, trying to stay cool while maintaining even the smallest modicum of sartorial finesse can be… challenging, to say the least.
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Vogue, 25 May 2026
Well, a modicum of restraint, for one.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Any modicum of wiggle room is gone.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 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
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Vogue, 25 May 2026
Well, a modicum of restraint, for one.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Any modicum of wiggle room is gone.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modicum
Noun
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And if that is to be the case, most Chicagoans do not give a damn whether the team goes to Arlington Heights or Hammond.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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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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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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Today, upgrading a home isn’t only about a lick of new paint or collectible furniture.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Zachary Stevenson’s performance replicates the nerdy-yet-hip Texan through impressive guitar licks and superb vocals that are equally comfortable with sweet ballads and on-the-edge rockabilly songs.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Trump’s appreciation for and emulation of the histrionics of that sport have been much discussed over the years—recall how the late Hulk Hogan ripped his shirt to shreds at the 2024 Republican National Convention to reveal a TRUMP VANCE T-shirt underneath.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
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The industry has been keeping a close eye on what Koosha and his producer Tom Rogers have been doing — namely, conjuring a movie out of thin air without a single shred of an actor, location, crew member or camera.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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Their hoots and hollers drowned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s explanation of how a title defense fell short.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Periodically, Spider-Noir is, indeed, a hoot.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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“Modicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modicum. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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