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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 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
Here’s my Thursday story with more on the Dolphins’ receiver situation and a lot of nuggets.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The saloon bar’s eye-popping, maple, epoxy countertop was custom-made in Oklahoma and features a meandering blue river inlaid with real gold nuggets and rocks to represent the iconic American River.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
As with many of Burton's best films, the real magic is the nuggets of human profundity hidden within the bleak imagery and whimsical comedy.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Vampire Nuggets – Crispy chicken nuggets shaped like vampire fangs and bats served in a carton designed as a coffin.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
The home of the Whopper gave classic menu items (Whopper, chicken nuggets, mozzarella fries and ice cream sundae) a Halloween makeover to get customers in the spirit.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Certainly there were nuggets to pick up about Joel’s life that felt fresh, however much has already been mined.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Chick-fil-A fans in Charlotte can score a free order of chicken nuggets, but the deal won’t stick around.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
While Taco Bell's items are traditionally made with ground beef, the chain has been pushing into the chicken market, first with nuggets earlier this year.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The saloon bar’s eye-popping, maple, epoxy countertop was custom-made in Oklahoma and features a meandering blue river inlaid with real gold nuggets and rocks to represent the iconic American River.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
As with many of Burton's best films, the real magic is the nuggets of human profundity hidden within the bleak imagery and whimsical comedy.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Vampire Nuggets – Crispy chicken nuggets shaped like vampire fangs and bats served in a carton designed as a coffin.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
The home of the Whopper gave classic menu items (Whopper, chicken nuggets, mozzarella fries and ice cream sundae) a Halloween makeover to get customers in the spirit.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Certainly there were nuggets to pick up about Joel’s life that felt fresh, however much has already been mined.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Chick-fil-A fans in Charlotte can score a free order of chicken nuggets, but the deal won’t stick around.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
While Taco Bell's items are traditionally made with ground beef, the chain has been pushing into the chicken market, first with nuggets earlier this year.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuggets
Noun
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Tightly wrap the bites, then return them to the freezer for up to one month.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Use seeds in homemade trail mix, granola, and energy bites.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Once that’s been melted to water, larger chunks of the ice slough off much more easily.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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If large stuck-on food chunks remain, carefully scrape them off with a razor blade, being mindful not to scratch the stovetop.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Microcalcifications appear as white specks and may indicate cancer in some cases.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
3 Jan. 2026
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There were also no visible specks of spices.—
Eddie Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Beyond the gong, other bits of prop comedy give them cover to dive into more controversial topics.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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The live show — featuring a famed blue-skinned, apparently bald and mostly silent trio — will feature classic Blue Man Group routines plus new bits that will be exclusive to the Orlando production.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Philip Esformes was a man of expensive tastes.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The transformation comes as Club Med continues to adapt its legacy all-inclusive model to the tastes of modern travelers, who increasingly seek effortless convenience and authentic experiences.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Use those wads of wrapping paper leftover from a birthday, baby shower, or holiday bash to stuff the bottom and sides of the box and prevent shifting during shipping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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Hanging ornaments with care can be one of the highlights of the holiday season, but untangling wads of string lights is far less enjoyable.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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López reportedly found flecks of gold while digging wild onions, sparking an early gold rush.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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Shiny and dark evergreen foliage is held aloft on strong, arching stems mottled with purple flecks.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Nuggets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuggets. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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