NUGGETS Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words

nuggets

noun

plural of nugget

as in bites

a small piece or quantity of food nuggets of beef in the chow mein fried chicken nuggets

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as in chunks

a small uneven mass a nugget of gold

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as in specks

a very small piece a seemingly inconsequential nugget of information that proved to be the key to cracking the case

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Recent Examples of nuggets The fast food chain will soon serve up nuggets, fries and Frostys in the brand’s original yellow cups and boxes, the company confirmed. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 Alongside the nuggets, the chain temporarily brought back the Mighty Hot Sauce, which features crushed red pepper, spicy chilies, garlic and a hint of sweetness. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026 Pretzel nuggets and crunchy corn chips bring the perfect balance of salt. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026 Honey Deuces in hand, caviar chicken nuggets on deck, and yes, plenty of tennis whites in sight, the grounds have become something of a runway. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026 One of many interesting nuggets of info in the book was a possible solving of the mystery of who coined the name Oscar for the Academy Awards statue, with evidence pointing toward Eleanore Lilleberg, an assistant in the early days of the Academy. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026 Here’s my Saturday morning with 10 nuggets and notes on UM’s offense. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026 McDonald’s debuted the spicy nuggets in 2020 and have brought them back a few times for limited-time stints. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026 Burger King is introducing new chicken nuggets and dipping sauces in response to customer feedback. — Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuggets

Noun

Throughout the day, La Terrazza offers a selection of cocktails, bites, and snacks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Bites Publix already rolled out a bunch of pumpkin treats to its bakery earlier this month, but these cream cheese coffee cake bites caught our eye.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of bites

Noun

But Measured’s omnichannel view of retail confirms that big chunks of retail activity are driven by advertising that originated online but had the effect of driving customers to stores.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
The pillowy dough is flecked with cinnamon and crowded with tender chunks of apple.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of chunks

Noun

Trump himself issued mouthfuls of balderdash during the event.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of mouthfuls

Noun

Nestled deep among the wads of shredded paper and other bric-a-brac, the occupants made not a squeak, concealed to anyone who looked through the carrier’s door.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Photos apparently taken by the men themselves show wads of cash on the seat of a car, in a plastic bag and in stacks on the floor of a location in New York.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of wads

Noun

Speaking in the October/November issue of Reader’s Digest, out Friday, Groban told interviewer Leigh Belz Ray (who is also the 104-year-old magazine’s editor in chief) that he was cautioned that the comedy bits might confuse some fans of his music.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Both Carrie Ann and Derek praise Guillermo for committing to the character of the dance instead of comedy bits.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of bits

Noun

Collectively the finds offer a more comprehensive picture of the civilian and military members of the community that lived within Tell Al-Abqain—their social lives, their daily activities, their tastes, and their beliefs.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Skywalker Grill marks his first West Coast project, which required learning California’s seasonality, its markets and its tastes.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

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