as in whisper
something small in size, amount, or range
a nutshell of a fan base
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Recent Examples of nutshell
In a nutshell, demand has surged, and more shoppers mean higher prices.
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Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
That's the Next Gen car in a nutshell.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
That, in a nutshell, sums up much about the Brussels art ecosystem, which is famous for being eclectic and of excellent quality.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
And, well, that’s basically Luke’s Soups in a nutshell.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nutshell
Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
That's the Next Gen car in a nutshell.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
That, in a nutshell, sums up much about the Brussels art ecosystem, which is famous for being eclectic and of excellent quality.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
And, well, that’s basically Luke’s Soups in a nutshell.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nutshell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutshell
Noun
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News reports would later surface that Keenan was negotiating with the Detroit Red Wings during the Rangers’ playoff run, but Olczyk and many of his teammates had already heard whispers.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Grande sings that lyric in a low tone, not quite a whisper, but something just as fragile and out of breath.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Eco effort The coolest part about the construction is that it was built to work with the environment—not against it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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While eating dates daily can be part of a balanced diet, experts suggest being mindful of portion size to avoid excessive sugar and carbohydrate intake.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
25 May 2026
Noun
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The brand has an entire collection of travel‑ready bags that mirror the function and finish of the designer versions, but at a fraction of the cost.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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The people who stand to gain the most from this record-setting refresh rate are high-level competitors with PCs that can push extremely high frame rates, for whom shaving down the smallest fractions of latency can make a real difference.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 May 2026
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The new mouthful of a name is Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Still, some marine mammals can’t resist a mouthful of unsalted goodness.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
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Brother Lawrence Washington’s military service doubtless turned George’s British empires eyes in that direction, yet the temporary nature of Lawrence’s service gave George little more than a taste of what a life at arms entailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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American families who want a convenient holiday without sacrificing taste or style, more than a few trendsetters who enjoy poolside dancing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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His intro showed snippets of monologues from just about every late night host to ever do it, from his predecessor, David Letterman, to the late, great Johnny Carson to Arsenio Hall to Joan Rivers.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
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Northwestern let a little bit of suspense creep in during the second half of its NCAA Tournament semifinal Friday evening at Martin Stadium.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Leicester did their bit, eventually winning 2-1, but Everton were also leading 1-0 — until a fake rumour circulated inside the stadium that Bournemouth had levelled the scores.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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On one side of it is a fragment of my first novel.—
Joyce Johnson,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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Their wedding photo only appears in a newspaper fragment, as Tandberg never made a full-size print.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutshell. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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