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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
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.
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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
Here are a bunch of nuggets about UM’s offensive personnel at the halfway point.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 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
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
Here are a bunch of nuggets about UM’s offensive personnel at the halfway point.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 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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Senior Producer Ivy Odom likes to use these crispy cornbread bites as a vehicle for getting a bite of all the good Thanksgiving sides together on her plate.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Love bites are usually gentle nibbles intended to pose no harm, usually to express their desire for something, such as food or attention.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The neck of his daughter's guitar pokes out above chunks of concrete.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Those two buyers went on to sell chunks of their stakes to Libero Football Finance, a German company, and NIPA Capital, based in the Netherlands.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The vacuum is dedicated to getting even the tiniest specks of dirt, circling back two or three times until the area is spotless.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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The tiny black specks of vanilla pack a surprisingly aromatic punch.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 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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Like so many other bits of Times coverage, the whole of the piece is structured as an orchestrated encounter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Those bits of baked-on food should wipe right off after a good soak.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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
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Everyone gathered around to help flip the meat, stuffing wads of lettuce wraps into their cheeks and washing it down with soju.—
Irene Yoo
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nice vanilla bean flecks and round, fatty flavor with only the subtlest hint of coconut.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Oct. 2025
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And Abrams-Draine still managed to emerge with just a few flecks of soot after getting thrown in the fire last season, picking off Justin Herbert in a loss to the Chargers and establishing himself as a building block in a spot start.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Nuggets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuggets. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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