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something small in size, amount, or range
a nutshell of a fan base
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Recent Examples of nutshell
In a nutshell, string theory is a sprawling realm of theoretical physics that assumes that tiny vibrating strings are the fundamental basis of reality.
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2026
In a nutshell Opened in September 2025, Basin Glacial Waters has solidified the already exceptional Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise as a leader in the wellness scene.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
That is sort of it in a nutshell.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
In a nutshell, the garment took the form of a tube-like neck gaiter with an attached front flap that covered the user's mouth and nose.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2026
In a nutshell Opened in September 2025, Basin Glacial Waters has solidified the already exceptional Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise as a leader in the wellness scene.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
That is sort of it in a nutshell.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
In a nutshell, the garment took the form of a tube-like neck gaiter with an attached front flap that covered the user's mouth and nose.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nutshell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutshell
Noun
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As whisper listings become more common, discretion has turned into a form of value.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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The role Landfair’s family members, including Sparkle, played in fostering her relationship with Kelly, even as whispers of their relationship became screams, is difficult to reckon with.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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Israel and Egypt are vetting travelers, and the crossing is being overseen with international involvement, officials said, as part of efforts to prevent weapons smuggling while allowing limited humanitarian movement.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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For its part, the Post has run headlong into battle with the most powerful politician in the state and one of the most visible figures in Democratic politics.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Solar stayed flat at a fraction of the amount of coal and natural gas power.—
MATTHEW DALY,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Many cities allocate a fraction of the hotel tax, casino, or convention revenue to their tourism bureaus.—
John Calvelli,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Turn your head to the side, unhinge your jaw, and prepare for a glorious mouthful.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
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And so, with rumbling heart and saliva pasting tongue to teeth (fury's alchemy gave her a mouthful of metal), Noelle plunged a finger into the manila corner and ripped open the fabric of her world.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
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Indeed, the homogenization of taste, caused in part by streaming platforms, social media feeds and online algorithms, means that people – even VICs, for all their wealth – often want the same things.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The series of events has left a sour taste in the mouth on Merseyside and McNeil devastated.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Before preserving and storing your dress, Brooks suggests taking a small snippet of lace, fabric, buttons, or beading.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some of Butler’s songs are mere snippets, some are full-length numbers, often with vocals in the three-part harmony familiar from the time.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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The numbers have been slowly ticking up for over a year – a rare bit of good news for a government that has spent billions of dollars for more than a decade encouraging people to do just that.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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What & Why Rhode Island digs into this curious bit of beach trivia.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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Although most of the fragments in it show figurative details, the picture overall dissolves into an abstract pattern.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Shifting the pricing pressure to individuals fragments purchasing power and weakens collective negotiation.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutshell. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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