nutshell

noun

Definition of nutshellnext
as in whisper
something small in size, amount, or range a nutshell of a fan base

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Recent Examples of nutshell This is the Giants in a nutshell. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 June 2026 Left-wing sports media in a nutshell. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 The idea, in a nutshell, is to first find the group using a mixture of satellites, drones, radar aircraft, ships, submarines, signals intelligence, etc. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026 In a nutshell, a player is offside if any part of their body is closer to the goal than both the ball and the second-to-last defender, when the ball is passed to them. — Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nutshell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutshell
  1. whisper
  2. part
  3. fraction
  4. mouthful
  5. taste
  6. snippet
  7. bit
  8. fragment
Noun
  • There are whispers of a speakeasy opening downstairs in the coming months, which gives the restaurant extra potential to become a go-to dinner spot that seamlessly transitions into a night out.
    — Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • There’s an initial burst of salt and crunch, then a rolling thunder of jerk spice, spiked with the vibrant, herbal freshness of Caribbean green seasoning and a whisper of cinnamon and nutmeg.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of whisper
Noun
  • Chicago builds quantum hub The arrival of System Two is part of a broader effort to position Illinois as a center for quantum technology and microelectronics.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Chazi Rutz, a professional skydiver from Arizona, told The Times that the two skydivers were part of a group training to set a California record for largest formation in the upright orientation performed by women.
    — Iris Kwok Follow Nov. 6, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of part
Noun
  • This helps increase the propellant mass fraction of the spacecraft, meaning more mass is devoted to propellant, allowing the vehicle to go farther and do more things.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This has led to a fraction of the arriving tourists received by other North African countries such as Morocco or Egypt; roughly a third of its visitors are members of the diaspora coming to visit and stay with family.
    — Heather Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of fraction
Noun
  • Tall Paul said through an outraged mouthful of banoffee doughnut.
    — Kevin Barry, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
  • But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of red meat.
    — Dylan Lovan, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of mouthful
Noun
  • Its sweet, soft, umami-rich profile can shift the taste of a recipe, so Czerwony suggests using about half the usual amount of garlic and adjusting from there.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • How to use black garlic in everyday cooking Because the two taste so different, black garlic isn’t a perfect one-for-one substitute for white garlic.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of taste
Noun
  • The musician teased the release with an Instagram reel that included a snippet of the new version.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Listen to snippets of the album and hear about how Taupin has been able to keep his and John's relationship so strong.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of snippet
Noun
  • Jama took to social media to share a goodbye message with some of her best bits from the ITV reality series.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2026
  • But, unfortunately, got a little bit tangled up and fell awkward.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • Months later, the same group identified a similar protein fragment in the brain of a person with Down syndrome, a condition linked to an unusually high risk of Alzheimer’s-like pathology and dementia.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Over time, these cracks can expand and connect, eventually causing metal fragments to break away inside the engine.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of fragment

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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutshell. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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